A third of new mothers worldwide ‘have lasting health issues after childbirth’

Problems such as back pain, incontinence and depression cause widespread suffering but are underrecognised, global review findsMore than 40 million women a year experience lasting health issues after childbirth, a global review has found, prompting calls for greater recognition of common postnatal problems.The sweeping analysis of maternal health worldwide shows a very high burden of long-term conditions that last for months and even years after giving birth. One in three new mothers worldwide are affected.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Women's health World news Childbirth Medical research Science Society Source Type: news