"Miss, we cannot read or write." (traditional birth attendant training in Nepal)

Article Abstract:

The British Voluntary Service Overseas' Division of Nursing has a traditional birth attendant (TBA) training program that educates illiterate women from the Nepalese village of Kavre about maternal and child health care. These women are eager to undergo training as a means to improve village life.

Health aspects, Analysis, World health, Maternal health services, Child health services, Villages

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Midwives for refugees

Article Abstract:

The American Refugee Committee has had success with the Burmese Border Medical Project along the border of Thailand and Myanmar. Community health workers were selected to receive training in midwifery, and traditional birth attendants were also trained.

Care and treatment, Myanmar, Refugees, Burmese, Burmese refugees

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"Miss, we cannot read or write": after training, traditional birth attendants in a remote part of Nepal are passionate in their desire for better treatment of girl children

Article Abstract:

Traditional birth attendants are working hard to change cultural perceptions that hinder safe medical practices during childbirth. Nepalese women are fearful of menstrual blood and deliver their children alone for fear of 'polluting' others.

Childbirth, Delivery (Childbirth), Myths and legends

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