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South Africa: Childbirth Abuse is Rife. So Why Don't We See It?

Only 34% knew that how they were treated was wrong -- and just 7% reported it. What do the numbers say about what's going on in public maternity care -- and what can be

South Africa: Childbirth Abuse is Rife. So Why Don't We See It?

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Only 34% knew that how they were treated was wrong -- and just 7% reported it.

What do the numbers say about what's going on in public maternity care -- and what can be

It works out to 490 women being mistreated during labour every day.

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Only 34% knew that how they were treated was wrong -- and just 7% reported it. What do the numbers say about what's going on in public maternity care -- and what can be It works out to 490 women being mistreated during labour every day.

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