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Fleeing war in their native Sudan, some have crossed into Chad after days of walking. Others arrive with no money, little food, and nothing prepared for the baby they are carrying. By the time they reach Njdepa’s clinic, many are tired, frightened, and unsure of what comes next

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ABYAN/AL HUDAYDAH GOVERNORATES, Yemen – Fatimah* was forced to marry an older man when she was just 13 years old. Two years later, she gave birth to twin daughters

The arrival of a baby is often seen as one of life’s most joyful moments. Yet behind the expectation of happy motherhood, some women experience anxiety, depression, fear or emotional distress – feelings that can remain hidden behind the pressure to be “a good mother”. In Armenia, a woman’s mental health during the perinatal period…

Sexual and reproductive rights encompass the rights enabling every person to access sexual and reproductive health services, receive appropriate sexuality education, maintain bodily integrity, choose their sexual partners, exercise autonomy regarding marriage on the basis of equality between spouses, lead a safe and satisfying sexual life, and freely choose their sexuality, sexual orientation, and gender…

Samsung Medison Expands Women’s Health Diagnostic Portfolio With Launch of Premium Ultrasound ‘HERA Z10’

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints made a $1.2 million donation to strengthen maternal and newborn health services in Pakistan

In March 2024, Jessica Serdar awoke in the middle of the night with a feeling she couldn’t ignore. At 34 weeks pregnant, her baby had stopped moving. 

Bereaved parents are urging families to come forward ahead of the first in a series of public meetings linked to a major review of maternity and neonatal services in Sussex

AT 13 years of age, Sana was engaged to a cousin 10 years older than her. Marriage followed soon after. Naturally, the process of her physical and cognitive development was still in a crucial stage. Her father’s only source of income was small-scale farming, and she grew up stunted and undernourished. Poverty and uncertainty due…