Amidst increasingly frequent natural disasters across Asia and the Pacific, midwives stand as lifelines, ensuring safe childbirth and maternal wellbeing for millions of women, says Pio Smith, UNFPA Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific.
Dr Bheena Vyshali debunks the myth that pelvic floor exercises are only appropriate for postpartum women, arguing that women of all ages should perform them and that it is important to begin early.
Egg freezing offers a beacon of hope, enabling women to defy biological constraints and pursue parenthood on their own terms, says fertility specialist Dr Navdeep Singh Pannu. By harvesting, freezing, and storing eggs during their prime reproductive years, individuals can mitigate the effects of age-related fertility decline, enhancing the likelihood of successful conception and healthy offspring.
In a review of International Women’s Month, MWGF says policies, while well-intentioned, may lack a holistic gender lens. It is therefore vital to ensure they are evidence-based and solutions oriented, tackling problems at their root, or else we are merely being performative.
The recent shooting incident at KLIA 1 serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need to address violence against women in our society, and how it can lead to murder.