There is a global silence around the issue of Obstetric Fistula, which is traumatic for the many thousands of women and girls who live with its reality.
While treatment and care are necessary, preventing the injury is essential to improve the lives of those most at risk.
MMM Sisters' Stories Podcast - Episode 7, Part 1 is out now!
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Early marriage, adolescent pregnancy, poverty, limited formal education and gender inequality are causal factors linked to a prolonged and obstructed labour.
Without timely medical intervention and support, this can result in obstetric fistula.
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Check out the new Daring to Hope website https://t.co/ZQFIqSFYXm which was launched recently - it reflects the journey of Irish Religious Sisters in Ireland and overseas between 1923-2023 - featuring Mother Mary Martin and other well-known Sisters.
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Just out in yesterday's issue of @IrishCathNews-see Misean Cara featured in the Mission Sunday Supplement alongside our members in news & features highlighting the vibrancy and impact of global missionary development work. Read the full supplement here! https://t.co/kJo8qgCCCr
An estimated 287,000 women died during and following pregnancy and childbirth in 2020 (WHO). For each maternal death at least 20 are morbidity related.
We must work towards the prevention of obstetric fistula.
#obstetricfistula#safebirth#safebirth4all#childbirth#fistula
***Starts at 7pm today***
Webinar - SafeBirth4All - A Human Rights Issue
Tuesday, October 1st at 7pm - to attend this Webinar, please click the following link to register, you will then receive an email with a Zoom link:
https://t.co/VHC1J887s4
Did having a baby cause you to start leaking urine or toilet? If YES you may have a fistula. We can help. All services are FREE. Please contact us and please share this post with your family and friends.
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GSR is looking for women religious to participate in the 2024-25 panels for The Life and La Vida. If you are interested in writing about your experiences in religious life, we would love to hear from you.
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Assistive devices, both affordable and effective, produced at SSHJM Children in Need (CHIN) in Mukono central Uganda 🇺🇬 via it's new orthopedic workshop. This really is improving the lives of children with disabilities.
Thanks to Naechstenliebe Weltweit NLW
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