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End Life-Threatening Obstetric Fistula!
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New mothers are suffering from the devastating childbirth injury called obstetric fistula. Take action!
Obstetric fistula is a devastating childbirth injury that affects millions of new mothers around the world1.
In many cases, the baby is stillborn and the mother is left with both the emotional trauma of the loss of her child and the serious implications of her fistula injuries2.
Obstetric fistula has far reaching consequences on women’s physical well being, social and marital relationships, mental health and economic capacity. Fistula also challenges women coping abilities3.
Obstetric fistula is both treatable and preventable, but we need key legislation to pass in order to make sure women around the world have access to treatment and resources regarding this serious condition4.
The Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act (H.R. 2888) would require the government to allocate funding toward implementing fistula prevention methods, treatment, and assistance in recovery5.
Take a stand for women and sign the petition supporting this legislation that will help women cope with this devastating condition.
