I am an obstetrician and gynaecologist and I have practised in the NHS for many years, as well as working in the private sector. I am frankly alarmed by what is happening with the FGM safe guarding issue. I think it will prevent young women seeking medical help when they desperately need it, help to […]
A maternal health emergency: Maternal mortality rates in Sierra Leone are among the five highest in the world.11 out of every 100,000 women die during childbirth in the United States. 890 women within that same population will die in Sierra Leone. 40% [1] of maternal deaths in Sierra Leone are attributed to uncontrolled bleeding after birth – a Postpartum […]
The Bristol Community Rose Clinic is a community-based service that provides specialist care and support for Bristol women who are experiencing problems because of FGM. – Find out more here. With thanks to Riverhouse films. […]
28 Too Many is a UK registered charity working to end the harmful practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the 28 African countries where it is practised and in other countries across the world where members of those communities have migrated. Founded in 2010 by Dr Ann-Marie Wilson, 28 Too Many aims to provide […]