Induction of labour can be life-saving in some situations. But women are increasingly induced for non-medical reasons, and earlier in their pregnancies.
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Babies undertake a massive transition during labour and delivery as they move from the supported environment of the uterus to independent existence.
Kenya spends millions treating women who have complications after unsafe abortions.
Many women in African countries who are medically required to have caesarean sections aren’t able to access them due to weak health systems and a lack of resources.
A better maternity care model could help reduce the risk that poorly managed asthma has on pregnant women and their unborn…
There are three ways a baby can be born: a spontaneous vaginal birth where the mother pushes the baby out herself, an instrumental vaginal birth where forceps or vacuum extractors are used to pull the…
Home births are a safe option for women already at low risk of complications. Researchers from the University of Technology…
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Professor of Midwifery, Associate Dean Research and HDR, Midwifery Discipline Leader, Western Sydney University
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Medical Doctor, Epidemiologist and Biostatistician, University of the Witwatersrand
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Research scientist, African Population and Health Research Center
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Professor of Global Surgery, University of Cape Town
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Adjunct Research Fellow, Western Sydney University
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Professor of Midwifery Studies, University of Lancashire
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Professor of Paediatrics and Child Health Research, University of Wollongong
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Policy Outreach Manager , African Population and Health Research Center
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Associate professor of midwifery science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam