1 in 10 Moms Face Obstetric Violence in KwaZulu-Natal & Gauteng
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Embraces survey reveals alarming obstetric violence in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, affecting nearly two million women and birthing people. Rates are highest in KwaZulu-Natal, with common abuses including slaps, verbal insults, and unconsented procedures. Survivors often face trauma, avoiding facilities, and newborns suffer injuries in one in ten cases. Most abuse occurs in government hospitals, with two-thirds of victims not considering it wrong. The report calls for better funding, trauma-informed training, consent rules, and safe complaint systems to protect moms and babies.
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