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Love, Labor, Loss - A Documentary Film

Companion site to a documentary film spotlighting women in Niger, West Africa suffering from obstetric fistula. Copies available for a fee for community based screenings and fundraisers.
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NPR : Hospital Gives Ethiopian Women a Chance at Care

Complications during delivery are a leading cause of death for women giving birth in developing countries. At Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia, some women are getting a chance at treatment. [8:49 streaming audio broadcast]
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NYTimes.com - Alone and Ashamed

Obstetric fistulas are quite common in Africa. A description of the problem, its prevalence, and what some people are doing about it.
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One By One

Organization engaging the public and providing financial support to those who treat and prevent fistula in the developing world.
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Rectovaginal Fistula Information

Basic information about a rare but serious complication of child birth. Includes description, cause, symptoms, repair options, advice, research links and support.
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The Fistula Foundation

Offering treatment and prevention through support of the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia, as well as programs across the country. Includes details of the hospital, and information about the fundraising and educational work of the organization.
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The Trauma of Childbirth

Website to accompany a radio story (available in Realaudio format) by Radio Netherlands about obstetric fistulas and their treatment in Nigeria. Includes details about the history of this complication and the money and resources needed to adequately treat it across Africa.
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The Worldwide Fund for Mothers Injured in Childbirth

Founded out of concern for the many thousands of women in the developing world who suffer from injuries or death related to labor and delivery. Provides or supports education, advocacy, awareness, medical care, and research. Has a number of articles about the problem in pdf format.
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