Safe Motherhood Program research shows biases against abortion impacts women’s access to emergency transport in Zambia

Safe Motherhood Program research shows biases against abortion impacts women’s access to emergency transport in Zambia The Safe Motherhood Program at UCSF is pleased to announce that the newest paper by Amy Penn, Elizabeth Butrick and colleagues, “Access to transport for women with hy
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Latest NASG media coverage from Bangladesh at Women Deliver

NASG for Post-Childbirth Bleeding by Nurul Islam Hasib from Kuala Lumpur, bdnews24.com Published: May 30, 2013   A new ‘cost-effective’ method to stop fatal post-childbirth bleeding has been showcased by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) . Read the full article here.
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Latest published article: NASG Cost Effectiveness

The latest article on the NASG and its cost effectiveness is now available on PLOS ONE.  Title: Use of the Non-pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment (NASG) for Life-Threatening Obstetric Hemorrhage: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis in Egypt and Nigeria. April 2013, Vol 8 Issue 4.  The publication
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Zambia Dissemination Meeting: First Lady urges use of NASG

On the eve of the Zambia NASG Dissemination meetings, Zambia’s First Lady Dr. Christine Kaseba urges the use of the Non-pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment as a tool to reduce obstetric hemorrhage. Read the article here.
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NASG Included in WHO’s Newest PPH Recommendations

We are quite pleased that the WHO has just highlighted their recommendations for implementation of their PPH Guidelines. They specifically recommend the following : Review national guidelines to ensure NASGs are included Review Training curricula to ensure providers are trained to use
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UCSF Global Health Science’s Annual Report Features Dr. Miller

Dr. Suellen Miller was featured in the UCSF Global Health Science’s Annual Report.  Click here to read about her story and others who are making an impact around the world: annual-report-2012
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Baby Center blog post on the NASG

Jennifer Borget’s latest blog post for the Baby Center is about the NASG. Read it here: Baby Center blog – Mom Stories: A simple wrap that’s saving mothers’ lives worldwide
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Recycle your used cell phone to save lives!

We’re helping our friends Every Mother Counts and Hope Phones equip healthcare workers in developing countries with mobile technology. Shipping is free! Learn more here: http://bit.ly/12mmjzQ
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NASG Included in GLOWM’s PPH Guidelines

The Global Library of Women’s Medicine has included the NASG in their updated Postpartum Hemorrhage Guidelines. This is a wall chart detailing important clinical aspects of controlling postpartum hemorrhage and will soon appear on their Safer Motherhood webpage. We are so please
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Check out our intern blog

Read the latest stories from our wonderful interns that generously give their time to the project in Zambia. A great resource for potential interns that want to get involved with the Safe Motherhood Program. http://lifewrapinterns.wordpress.com/  
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