She helped develop reconstructive surgery techniques to treat tens of thousands of women in Ethiopia with a condition called obstetric fistula.
Tag: Pregnancy and Childbirth
‘I Felt Like Crying’: Coronavirus Shakes China’s Expecting Mothers
Pregnant women describe a lonely, sometimes terrifying experience navigating the country’s overburdened health care system during the outbreak.
Trump Moves to Block Visas for Pregnant Women on ‘Birth Tourism’
The Trump administration granted visa officers more power to block pregnant women from visiting the United States if applicants were believed to be traveling to give birth.
Trump Moves to Block Visas for Pregnant Women on ‘Birth Tourism’
The Trump administration grants visa officers more power to block pregnant women from visiting the United States if applicants are believed to be traveling to give birth.
A Divorced Mother Sues After Losing Her Title as Miss Ukraine
Veronika Didusenko accused the Miss World organization of discrimination after being forced to give up her crown because she did not meet the entry requirements.
Dozens of Babies Died Because of U.K. Hospital Failings, Report Finds
Problems at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust over 40 years led to what some say may be the biggest maternity scandal in the history of the National Health Service.
Northern Ireland Set to Legalize Abortion and Same-Sex Marriage
The collapse of local government allowed Parliament to step in and bring the territory’s laws in line with Britain’s principles of human rights.
Air Pollution Is Linked to Miscarriages in China, Study Finds
A new study published on Monday adds to growing evidence of the negative health effects of air pollution on pregnant women and their fetuses.
South Korean Clinic Performed Abortion on Wrong Woman, Police Say
The police said they planned to ask prosecutors to indict the clinic’s doctor and a nurse on charges of inflicting accidental injury.
At a Maternity Center Near a War Zone, 20 Births in One Day
A hospital in a remote area of Afghanistan is a haven for impoverished mothers and newborns in a country ravaged by war.