What happens when a long-overlooked condition meets one of life’s most vulnerable moments? In this episode, we unpack the World Health Organization’s groundbreaking new recommendations on managing sickle-cell disease during pregnancy, childbirth, and the interpregnancy period. From pain management to fetal monitoring, this conversation explores how global health experts are rethinking care to reduce risks and reimagine outcomes for women with sickle cell. Tune in as we break down the science, the stakes, and the global call to action.