Monrovia, May 8 -- US aid cuts have ended an ongoing $US100+ million-dollar program, which was providing free treatment and drugs for thousands of pregnant women Experts fear this will worsen Liberia's already rising maternal and infant mortality rates By Nukanah Kollie with New Narratives

ALALA, Bong County - There is joy, excitement, smiles and relief for Tetee Suah as she plays with her newborn daughter, just a day old, in the maternal waiting room of the Palala Clinic in Bong County. At 43, Suah is at an age where pregnancy and childbirth can be more risky. She is grateful for a safe delivery.

"I feel good," says Suah, speaking Liberian English. "I give birth. I na sick. I alright in my body and I eating. My baby sucking. The peop...