The majority of stillbirths occur in Africa but how does a mother deal with the loss?
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Posted onThe Global Epidemic of Unnecessary Cesarean Sections (Part 3)
Posted onIn addition to geographic variability, researchers have proposed several theories to explain the rise in cesarean deliveries. The global cesarean epidemic is not only a threat to the health of mothers and children around the world, but also to health systems. Swift action from clinicians, researchers, programmers and policymakers is needed…read more
The Global Epidemic of Unnecessary Cesarean Sections (Part 2)
Posted onIn 1990, roughly one in 15 babies on the planet was born via cesarean section surgery. In 2014, one in five babies was born via cesarean. The rates have increased dramatically over the past few decades in most regions, with the fastest growth taking place in North Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean. There is substantial variation within regions, with certain countries experiencing more rapid increases than others…read more
The Mothers on Respect (MOR) index: Measuring quality, safety, and human rights in childbirth
Posted onImpact of a multi-strategy community intervention to reduce maternal and child health inequalities in India: A qualitative study in Haryana
Posted onTrends, determinants and inequities of 4+ ANC utilisation in Bangladesh
Posted onThe Burden of Infertility: Global Prevalence and Women’s Voices from Around the World
Posted onThe clinical definition of infertility provided by the World Health Organization is “a disease of the reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse.” Available data indicate that at least 50 million couples worldwide experience infertility. In many cultures, women who do not have children suffer from stigmatization, discrimination and ostracism, even if the underlying cause lies in their male partners or husbands. Women’s experiences of stigma have been documented all over the world…read more