Women with high-risk pregnancies are among the most vulnerable groups that need accurate information and access to healthcare. Sometimes a high-risk pregnancy is the result of a medical condition present before pregnancy. In other cases, a medical condition that develops during pregnancy for either you or your baby causes a pregnancy to become high risk. Women's awareness of obstetric danger signs and early seeking of medical care is the first intervention in the reduction of maternal deaths.

An awareness programme for a select group of pregnant mothers was held at Maryam Village in Thiyawattawan by FPA’s Batticaloa Service Delivery Point. The activity was supported by UNFPA Sri Lanka.