maternal well being Archives

How a Global Partnership Could Save the Lives of Women and Children in Africa

By Gloria Rosado | May 2, 2019

Young women and expecting mothers are one of the most-affected groups, and research has shown that HIV/AIDS can significantly increase the chances of both maternal deaths and still births. One Massachusetts General Hospital Discovery Foundation Fellow has witnessed the disease’s impact first-hand and is determined to help and give back to her community.

Helping Mothers Recover When the Psychological Trauma of Giving Birth Lingers

By Brian Burns | February 7, 2019

Although childbirth is often viewed as a uniformly happy event, it can also be a physically and psychologically stressful experience.