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BBC May 17

Women who participated in the trial of OdonAssist, a new birth device invented by a car mechanic, praised it as a much-needed modern alternative to outdated delivery methods, reporting positive experiences and emphasizing its gentleness compared to traditional forceps and ventouse deliveries. #ChildbirthInnovation #MaternityCare #WomenHealth #AR #GB #ZA #EU

Southmead Hospital celebrates gentle assisted birth device launch
BBC May 17

Women who trialed the newly-launched OdonAssist, an innovative inflatable birth device invented by a car mechanic, praised it as a much-needed alternative to outdated methods like forceps and ventouse, claiming it provided a gentler and less invasive experience during childbirth. #ChildbirthInnovation #PregnancyCare #BirthRevolution #AR #GB #ZA

Southmead Hospital celebrates gentle assisted birth device launch
BBC May 17

Women who tested the newly launched OdonAssist birth device, invented by a car mechanic, praised it as a much-needed modern alternative to outdated birthing methods, emphasizing its gentleness and lack of marks on babies compared to traditional forceps and ventouse deliveries. #Childbirth #Innovation #MaternalHealth #AR #GB #ZA #EU

Southmead Hospital celebrates gentle assisted birth device launch
BBC May 17

Recent research by Scottish Women's Aid highlights a troubling form of economic abuse where women are coerced into debt by their partners, leading many to seek help from loan sharks, while the challenges of menopause are compounded for women with ADHD, who are often unaware of their condition until later in life; additionally, a new medical device called OdonAssist aim to improve childbirth outcomes, M&S has introduced eye-only bra fittings after a successful trial, Canwen Xu discusses her debut novel addressing themes of identity and ambition, and Hayley McAuley shares her experience as the Flatpack World Champion. #EconomicAbuse #WomenEmpowerment #MentalHealth #GB #CN #US

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Weekend Woman's Hour: Loan Sharks, Menopause and ADHD, Bra fitting
BBC May 17

A new study by Scottish Women's Aid highlights the issue of coerced debt, where abusive partners force women into financial hardship, leading many to rely on loan sharks, while discussions also cover the challenges women with ADHD face during menopause, a new medical device improving childbirth, M&S's innovative bra fitting method, Canwen Xu's debut novel addressing identity, and Hayley McAuley's recent victory as Flatpack World Champion. #WomensIssues #EconomicAbuse #MenopauseAwareness #GB #CN #US

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Weekend Woman's Hour: Loan Sharks, Menopause and ADHD, Bra fitting
BBC May 14

Seventeen years after suffering a traumatic childbirth injury, Geeta Nayar continues to struggle with bowel incontinence, a condition that affects 20% of women and is often caused by similar birth-related injuries, yet remains shrouded in stigma and secrecy, as highlighted by her and fellow sufferer Rhi's advocacy for increased awareness and support for affected individuals. #PelvicHealth #WomensHealth #BirthInjury #GB #WLS

Giving birth left me with bowel incontinence - women shouldn't suffer silently
BBC May 14

Seventeen years after suffering a debilitating anal sphincter injury during childbirth, Geeta Nayar, along with another affected woman, Rhi, highlights the long-term impact of bowel incontinence, the stigma surrounding it, and the urgent need for better support and awareness for affected women, particularly within marginalised communities. #WomensHealth #BowelIncontinence #MaternalHealth #GB #WA #EN

Giving birth left me with bowel incontinence - women shouldn't suffer silently
BBC May 12

Sarah Ngaba, a 32-year-old woman, faces trial for the murder of her seven-week-old daughter Eliza, who died in 2022 from complications linked to serious head injuries inflicted by Ngaba in 2019, with the central issue being whether she can claim infanticide due to alleged mental disturbance following childbirth, as she chose to bathe and buy a lottery ticket before taking her daughter to the hospital. #Infanticide #ChildAbuse #JusticeSystem #GB

Telford mother accused of baby murder 'in no rush' for help
BBC May 12

Sarah Ngaba, a 32-year-old woman who admitted to causing serious head injuries to her seven-week-old daughter, Eliza, in 2019, is on trial for murder after Eliza died in 2022 from complications related to those injuries, with the key issue being whether Ngaba's actions constitute murder or infanticide, as she claimed her mental state was affected by childbirth. #Infanticide #TrueCrime #LegalSystem #GB

Telford mother accused of baby murder 'in no rush' for help
BBC May 12

Sarah Ngaba, a 32-year-old woman from Telford, is on trial for murder after she caused fatal head injuries to her seven-week-old daughter, Eliza, in 2019, with the prosecution arguing that her actions post-injury—such as taking a bath and buying a lottery ticket before seeking medical help—indicate intent to harm, while Ngaba claims she is guilty of infanticide due to being mentally disturbed from childbirth. #Infanticide #Justice #ChildProtection #GB

Telford mother accused of baby murder 'in no rush' for help

The article highlights the harrowing experiences of Olympic athletes Allyson Felix, Tianna Madison, and Tori Bowie, who faced life-threatening complications during pregnancy and childbirth, shedding light on the broader public health crisis of maternal and infant mortality, particularly among marginalized communities, while advocating for increased support and awareness around these issues. #MaternalHealth #PregnancyComplications #WomenInSports #USA #PHI

Allyson Felix and me: A Mother's Day reflection on the health crisis of preeclampsia

The article discusses the closure of labor and delivery services at Bonner General Health in Sandpoint, Idaho, highlighting the resulting challenges pregnant women face in accessing prenatal and postpartum care, as well as the broader issue of rural maternity care deserts across the U.S., where many women lack adequate obstetric services, forcing them to seek alternative, often dangerous options for childbirth. #RuralHealth #MaternityCare #HealthEquity #US #CA #ID #OR #ME #TX #VE

Opinion | You Can't Be Born Here. You Can Only Die.
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GMX May 5

Im Mittelalter waren Hebammen die einflussreichsten Personen im Kreißsaal, während Männer und Ärzte erst viel später die Geburtshilfe übernahmen, was zu einem Verlust des Wissens und der Selbstbestimmung für gebärende Frauen führte, deren Bedürfnisse bis heute oft ignoriert werden, was regelmäßig zu negativen Geburterfahrungen und Gewalt unter der Geburt führt. #Childbirth #Midwifery #Women'sRights

Die Überheblichkeit der Männer änderte alles
BBC May 5

Nathan Barnes, whose wife nearly died during childbirth, is campaigning for improved paternity leave in the UK, criticizing the current two-week allowance as outdated and insufficient, and highlighting the need for better support for new parents during crucial early family moments. #PaternityLeave #ParentingRights #FamilySupport #GB #ES #SE

'I needed better paternity rights after my wife nearly died'
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GMX May 5

Der Artikel untersucht die Geschichte und den Machtwechsel in der Geburtshilfe vom Mittelalter bis heute, wobei er betont, dass ursprünglich Frauen und Hebammen die Kontrolle im Kreißsaal hatten, während die Erhebung der männlichen Ärzte zu einem Hierarchiesystem führte, das oft die Bedürfnisse der Gebärenden ignorierte und zu Gewalt und negativen Erfahrungen während der Geburt führte. #Midwifery #Childbirth #Women'sRights

Bei der Geburt hatten einst Frauen das Sagen - dann kamen die Männer

Článek popisuje bolestnou a chaotickou porodní zkušenost autorky Amiry, která po 52 hodinách porodu musela podstoupit naléhavý císařský řez, a zdůrazňuje klíčovou roli čisté vody, hygieny a základních zdravotních podmínek, které jsou nezbytné pro všechny rodící matky po celém světě. #MaternalHealth #CleanWater #ChildbirthExperience

As a new mother, the thought of giving birth without clean water is terrifying
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France 24 Apr 28

Allyson Felix, the most decorated Olympic track athlete in history, announced in a recent Time interview that she plans to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics at age 42, after missing the 2024 Paris Games, expressing her unique desire to return home for what could be her sixth Olympic appearance while also emphasizing her support for women athletes returning to competition after childbirth. #Olympics #Athletics #WomenInSports

Felix, la atleta olímpica más laureada, planea regresar en Los Ángeles 2028

BREAKING: The state of Florida just REVOKED Lexie’s nursing license for vile videos wishing childbirth injuries on Karoline Leavitt, following our reporting Thank you @FLSurgeonGen and @AGJamesUthmeier! https://t.co/PYVjaY7sjt -