Baltimore Sun Examines Obstetric Fistula In Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia

... The Baltimore Sun on Friday examined the problem of obstetric fistulas in parts of sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia (Minaya, Baltimore Sun, 1/20). The condition develops when a fetus becomes lodged during labor in the narrow birth canal of a young woman, causing pressure that blocks blood to vital tissues and tearing holes in the bowel, urethra or both (Kaiser Daily Women''s Health Policy Report, 9/28/05)... click link for more info. ...