rachel and i have been corresponding through email, although i am terrible at remembering to check it regularly, even with important projects relying on it. *sigh*

more information about fistula repair has been gathered. the procedure is not long, and the equiptment for repair is somewhat minimal, but we are still gathering more information on ( Read more... )

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research links

+ http://www.endfistula.org
information about fistula movements to prevent and cure this problem. basic descriptions, numerical facts, helpful links, and fistula news.

+ http://www.midwifecenter.orgRead more... )

rachel contacted me via email this evening, and already i have propelled myself into this project without having experienced it for more than the ten minutes it took me to digest her proposal.

the problemobstetric fistulas are common with poor women born in rural areas without proper obstetric care. they are usually forced into an early marriage ( Read more... )

luke approached me today with a very intriguing concept, an idea that his significant, rachel, has proposed: a resolution for the severe problem of obstetric fistula is third world countries, specifically tanzania.

im there.
but what is an obstetric fistula?