The Global Epidemic of Unnecessary Cesarean Sections (Part 1)
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. When medically indicated and performed by trained staff with the necessary resources, cesarean section can be a life-saving procedure. However, compared to vaginal delivery, cesareans are associated with a higher risk of maternal and neonatal death and should only be performed when clinically necessary…read more
Prevalence of anemia, deficiencies of iron and vitamin A and their determinants in rural women and young children: A cross-sectional study in Kalalé District of northern Benin
Posted onSocial and traditional practices and their implications for family planning: A participatory ethnographic study in Renk, South Sudan
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