Childbirth is possibly the most personal experience for women. Today, there are more childbirth options for expectant mothers than ever before. Read through our Blog for interesting experiences, problems and solutions regarding pregnancy and women’s wellness.
Often times when we talk about intimacy, we tend to think of sex. The two are usually considered mutually inclusive, as intercourse is as physically close as possible to another human that we can get. However, there are at least four types of intimacy that don’t involve sexual contact at all—but can be just as…
The year 2020 came with a number of challenges on a scale we haven’t witnessed in a very long time. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the earth and had an impact on our everyday lives. This, sadly unsurprisingly, has had a detrimental effect on women as seen by women disproportionately affected and…
The world has made significant strides on reducing the causes of maternal mortality. However, unsafe abortion still stands as a blight on any progress that has been achieved thus far. As Marie Stopes South Africa, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to go a step further into educating and fighting unsafe and illegal abortion providers. What…
Tracking your menstrual cycles and other any other changes on a regular basis has a number of benefits, especially if you’re considering getting pregnant, trying to prevent conception, or simply assessing your overall health. Monitoring your cycle is both empowering and fascinating as It’s more than just a method of both natural birth control and pregnancy achievement. It’s…
When diagnosed with cancer, it may be often linked to your family medical history, lifestyle choices, or something in the environment. While you don’t have control over your family history or your environment, healthy lifestyle choices such as a good diet, regular exercise, weight control, and quitting smoking are all within your control. Understanding the risks and learning…
27.01.2021: Response to Employee Comments on Twitter We are aware of recent comments made by one of our employees on social media. The employee in question has been suspended pending the outcome of an internal investigation. At Marie Stopes South Africa, our commitment to providing non-judgemental, client-centred healthcare is unwavering and this is an…
Uterine fibroids can be a source of painful periods and a heavier flow. For a large number of women, it is not uncommon to experience a certain degree of menstrual pain. In fact, as many as 80 percent of women experience period pain. However, it can also be a sign of something more serious, like…
All over the world, women strive daily to balance their dual roles as workers in the labour market and as the primary caretakers of children. Unlike most men, women face an added challenge of having an overlap of years where they’re at their reproductive peak and their most economically productive years. In a number of…
Access to quality sexual and reproductive health services (SRHR) and information is essential to protect the health and ability to plan the lives of adolescents. Yet around the world, limiting social norms, gender stereotypes, power imbalances, perceived need to control female sexuality and other inequalities make accessing information and services challenging and close to impossible…
Antenatal care is the healthcare support you receive during pregnancy, in preparation for your baby’s birth. This service isn’t only about administering medicine and running tests but it also includes counselling and providing information beneficial to you and the growth of your baby. It also includes advice on your general health, exercise, eating well and…
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