Childbirth; this life-bringing act changes women’s lives and bodies forever. Around the world, women give birth to children even under the most uncomfortable conditions.

This week, Document Women has gathered five stories from around the world focused on childbirth and maternal health concerns. 

Global

According to a joint UN study, one stillbirth is recorded every 16 seconds, here’s how the COVID-19-related health service disruptions could worsen the situation. 

Read more here: https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/one-stillbirth-occurs-every-16-seconds-according-first-ever-joint-un-estimates

Global

This paper explores how the COVID-19 virus has affected pregnancy and childbirth and rumours about what the virus does to pregnant women. 

Read more here: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/coronavirus-covid-19-pregnancy-and-breastfeeding

Global

The World Health Organization has set a target to prevent maternal mortality. Read more here; https://www.who.int/news/item/05-10-2021-new-global-targets-to-prevent-maternal-deaths

Global

The BBC explores the story of a woman who allegedly gave birth to 10 babies earlier this year.  https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-57417781.amp

Global

Last month, World patient safety day was celebrated. The WHO has urged its stakeholders to “Act now for safe and respectful childbirth!” with the theme “Safe maternal and newborn care”

Read more here: https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2021/09/17/default-calendar/world-patient-safety-day-2021 

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