#anaemia

Experts from a multinational study have indicated that the routine use of episiotomy, a common procedure during childbirth to prevent severe tearing, may pose a heightened risk of life-threatening bleeding in anaemic mothers. This finding raises concerns about the safety of the procedure for women with this condition, according to the study.

According to The Conversation Africa, women globally face significant malnutrition challenges, with over two-thirds of women of childbearing age lacking sufficient micronutrients. This issue, often termed "hidden hunger," occurs when women consume enough food but still lack essential vitamins and minerals. Despite ongoing interventions, the rate of anaemia among women has increased from 28% to 31% since 2012, highlighting the persistent nutritional deficiencies affecting this demographic.