Fistula Diaries

Fistula Diaries gives
an account of women living with fistula, before and after surgery.
Almost eradicated in some countries this books highlights the global
inequities in women’s healthcare. Written in narrative form the authors
present captivating stories of women who have journeyed with fistula in
their private and public lives, health care providers also relate their
experiences working in this unique field. In addition to the physical
pain that women experience, an obstetric fistula impacts on social
relationships, economic stability, and psychological well-being, the
book also offers practical advice on how to care for women as soon
as fistula develops. It also acts as a prompt for deeper discussions on
how to support women holistically. It is a powerful and
essential book for everyone including clinicians, psychologists and
social scientists working in sexual and reproductive healthcare,
maternal health policy makers and educationalists.