Obstetric fistula is an injury to the birth canal that results from prolonged labour. It has devastating physical and psychological effects on women’s personal lives.

Living Testimony: Obstetric Fistula and Inequities in Maternal Health brings together the voices of women from 29 countries in Africa, the Arab States, and Asia regarding life with obstetric fistula. Their families, community members, and health care providers share knowledge, attitudes, and perspectives on pregnancy, delivery, and fistula. This advocacy publication presents promising practices and strategic recommendations for policy makers, programmers, and researchers seeking to improve access to vital maternal health services and strengthen fistula prevention and treatment programmes in affected countries. Living Testimony was produced by Family Care International and UNFPA in 2007. Available in English and French.

   

Living Testimony: Obstetric Fistula and Inequities in Maternal Health

English (3 MB)

Témoignage Vivant: La Fistule Obstétricale et les Inegalités en Santé Maternelle

French (3 MB)