Help mothers across the globe
Published: 4 March 2010
Author: Catherine Archer
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Find out how to support the End Fistula campaign - seeking to put an end to one of the biggest threats to the health of mothers across sections of the developing world.
What is fistula? Obstetric fistula is a hole in the birth canal caused by prolonged labour without prompt medical intervention, usually a Caesarean section. The woman is left with chronic incontinence and, in most cases, a stillborn baby.
You can help by eating at a local restaurant and asking them to donate a percentage of their profits to the cause. Find out about this and others things you can do to help.
