Obstetric Fistula

Obstetric fistula

obstetric fistula is an abnormal opening between a women's Genital tract and her urinary tract or rectum.

The development of obstetric fistula is directly linked to one of the major causes of maternal mortality: Obstructed labour.

Women who experience obstetric fistula suffer constant incontinence, shame, social segregation and health problems.

It is estimated that more than million young women live with untreated obstetric fistula in Asia and Sub-saharan Africa.

Obstetric fistula is very preventable; and can be largely avoided by :

🔘Avoiding delay in age of first pregnancy

🔘Cessation in harmful traditional Practice

🔘Timely accessibility to obstetric care