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09 July 2024
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First childbirth under a midwife’s care
The nomadic populations in Afghanistan, especially women and girls of reproductive age, have a pressing need for medical services, but their constant relocation hinders their…
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01 July 2024
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12 years, 12 pregnancies
For many years, couples have been shying away from family planning for fear of being judged by society due to the stigma attached to the practice. Such stigma prevented Moska*…
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25 June 2024
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Midwife’s presence ensures safe childbirth for mother in remote village
Badakhshan, Afghanistan – Nazia lives in a remote village in Badakhshan, but she did not allow the situation to get in the way of her getting skilled birth attendance when she…
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17 June 2024
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Experience in birthing clinic changes the way mother looks at childbirth
Nuristan, Afghanistan – Arifa has always thought that giving birth at home in the hands of a traditional birth attendant is the only option for pregnant women due to the lack of…
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11 June 2024
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Bringing health care closer to the people
Laghman, Afghanistan – Pregnancy is often a period of anticipation and excitement for would-be mothers like Khatera. However, as she neared her due date, the feeling of…
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03 June 2024
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Midwife delivers surprise twins
Helmand, Afghanistan – Access to a health facility and the skilled services of a midwife turned out to be lifesavers for Khatema, who found out she was giving birth to twins at…
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23 May 2024
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Fistula survivor looks forward to reuniting with family after surgery
Kabul, Afghanistan – Rahila Bibi* developed obstetric fistula when she gave birth for the sixth time last year. Her baby also did not survive the prolonged labour, resulting in a…
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20 May 2024
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MHTs provide maternal care, psychosocial support to flood-affected people in Baghlan
Baghlan, Afghanistan – “Women were in shock. They’ve lost their homes, they’ve lost family members.” The image of destruction caused by the massive flooding in the northern part…
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13 May 2024
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Finding comfort in the care of a midwife
Paktya, Afghanistan – Thirty-three-year-old Ghotai, a mother of seven daughters, faced family pressure to have a son due to the cultural preference for sons in many Afghan…
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