Why Should Postabortion Care Be Youth-Friendly?
Midwife Tembi Mugore answers four questions about bias, shame, and what it takes to overcome them in health services for young people.
After Fifty Long Years with Obstetric Fistula, Two Women Reclaim Their Dignity
They spent most of their lives with the condition, but now two septuagenarians in Mali are healed—and they’re on a mission.
Karamoja’s Mothers and Children Reap the Benefits of Health Systems Investments
A remote region of Uganda sees dramatic improvements in health services and outcomes.
To the Wise Women and Men of Midwifery: Thank You
Midwifery is more than clinical services. It’s a science and an art with a deep history.
WhatsApp Is a Lifeline for Nurses and Midwives in Remote Communities
A popular social media tool is changing the way health workers practice—and saving lives.
For Midwives in Togo, Counseling Clients on Contraceptives Is Often a Balancing Act
Voluntary informed choice is personal and complicated.
Nurses Will Take Zambia to Universal Health Coverage
Meet the country's secret weapons.
I Am a Midwife and These Are Our Stories
In working with midwives around the world, Tembi Mugore dispenses more than just clinical advice.
Stronger Health Systems Could End Abuse during Childbirth
New report: Women around the world are abused while giving birth.
Maternity Ward Observations: Midwifery Care in a Haitian Hospital
Midwives and nurses bring compassion to L’Hôpital Sainte-Thérèse.
