Every two minutes, a mother dies from preventable complications during pregnancy or childbirth.

It's a heartbreaking statistic—but one that Isra Chaker refuses to accept.

In this episode of Arab Is Me, Said Durrah sits down with Isra Chaker, Founder & CEO of Every Pregnancy, to discuss one of the most overlooked issues in our communities: maternal health.

Isra shares her own experience with a complicated pregnancy, the inspiration behind launching Every Pregnancy, and why she believes every community has a role to play in ensuring no mother dies from preventable causes.

Together, they explore why conversations around pregnancy, fertility, postpartum health, and motherhood are still considered taboo, and what it will take to change that.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• Why maternal mortality remains a global crisis.
• Isra's personal pregnancy journey and how it changed her life.
• Why pregnancy and fertility are conversations we need to stop avoiding.
• How simple, affordable interventions are already saving mothers' lives.
• The role faith, philanthropy, and community can play in protecting mothers and babies.
• How men, families, and friends can better support women during pregnancy and postpartum.
• Why investing in mothers is one of the most impactful investments we can make.

And because this is Arab Is Me, the episode wraps up with our signature Al Bab rapid-fire questions, where Isra shares her favorite Syrian dishes, reflects on Arab culture, family traditions, and answers a few fun questions you won't hear anywhere else.

Whether you're a parent, hope to become one, work in healthcare or humanitarian aid, or simply want to better understand the experiences of mothers around the world, this conversation is filled with insight, compassion, and hope.

Guest: Isra Chaker
Organization: Every Pregnancy

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Arab Is Me is a podcast hosted by Said Durrah exploring the many ways people experience, express, and define what it means to be Arab. Through conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, athletes, activists, comedians, and community leaders, each episode celebrates the stories, cultures, and perspectives that make our community so unique.

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