International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics : the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Dec 2020
Practice GuidelinePrevention of postpartum hemorrhage with misoprostol.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Dec 2020
Practice GuidelineTreatment of postpartum hemorrhage with misoprostol.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Dec 2020
Legal and policy responses to the delivery of abortion care during COVID-19.
Access to abortion care has long been a global challenge, even in jurisdictions where abortion is legal. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated barriers to access, thereby preventing many women from terminating unwanted pregnancies for an extended period. ⋯ We explore the responses of governments throughout the world to the challenge of abortion access during the pandemic, which are an eclectic mix of progressive, neutral, and regressive policies. Finally, we call on all governments to recognize abortion as essential healthcare and act to ensure that the law does not continue to interfere with providers' ability to adapt to circumstances and to guarantee safe and appropriate care not only during the pandemic, but permanently.