How can we protect women from abuse during in maternity care? Health sectors can start by doing these seven things.

A mobile app helps frontline health workers more effectively communicate with pregnant women and new mothers.

New report: Women around the world are abused while giving birth.

For less than the cost of a cheeseburger per American per year, we could reduce population growth by 500 million. What's the holdup?

These 10 stories highlight some of today's most critical global health trends—and how they affect the most vulnerable among us.

"Before it can be a battle for all,” says the First Lady of Mali, “fistula must be a battle for women.”

For many women with obstetric fistula, marital and social status—and quality of life—hang on the fate of an operation.

We don’t hear much about fistula here in North Carolina. But many women across sub-Saharan Africa and Asia know it all too well.

Each year, 2,000 Malian women are at risk of developing obstetric fistulas. Stronger health systems and holistic care can change this.

Midwives and nurses bring compassion to L’Hôpital Sainte-Thérèse.