Healthcare experts say Nigeria’s maternal and child mortality remain high, and that women continue to die during childbirth. Across the reports, the experts point to multiple, overlapping causes. They say some mothers do not receive adequate care once they reach health facilities, including issues linked to the quality of services and clinical management. They also highlight that many patients arrive at hospitals too late, after complications have progressed beyond the window where timely intervention can help. In addition, the experts mention cultural and social factors that can restrict access to appropriate maternal care. These beliefs, they say, may delay decision-making around seeking treatment or lead families to choose harmful or ineffective alternatives instead of healthcare services. The coverage frames the situation as part of a broader worsening maternal and child mortality crisis, with persistent high numbers of deaths despite the availability of formal healthcare. The experts call for improvements to care delivery, earlier access to facilities, and addressing practices and beliefs that prevent timely use of skilled maternity services.