Maternal Health
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"Power of Joy": New Film on Childbirth During Ethiopia's Civil War
The documentary follows a girl who survived a harrowing childbirth to become an ambassador for women's health
A Stillbirth Every 10 Seconds
A new study estimates global stillbirths down to 20 weeks' gestation
A Kansas Physician on Post-Roe Abortion Care
An OB-GYN explains the realities of abortion care after Dobbs and how providers are handling the patient overflows
The Economics Behind Nigeria's Midwife Exodus
Between 2017 and 2022, more than 57,000—about 30%—of Nigeria's nurses and midwives left
A Nightmare for Pregnant Women in Gaza
An on-the-scene health worker explains how Gaza could lose a generation if pregnant women remain at risk
Addressing Mississippi's Maternal Health-Care Shortage
State regulations and payment systems have prevented the growth of freestanding birth centers
Empowering Native Mothers Through Midwifery
A nurse-midwife from the Navajo Nation on why there's now enough data to advance Indigenous birthing policy
Modernizing Traditional Maternal Care in Guatemala
Aiding traditional Comadronas to provide quality care to indigenous mothers
Alabama’s Growing Health Equity Divide
The emergence of maternity deserts are causing lasting challenges for Black mothers
How to Save Mothers
Addressing perinatal depression can improve pregnant women’s mental health
Preventable but Prevalent: An Injury Affecting Millions of Mothers
Two solutions that could help women in low-and middle-income countries
A Clear Fix for a Common Birth Defect in India
Folic acid fortification in food can help reduce neural tube defects in India