Month: March 2025

Midwifery – The practice of assisting childbirth, often through traditional or certified midwives.

Gender and Reproductive Health – The ways in which cultural gender roles shape access to and experiences of reproductive healthcare.

Menopause – The natural cessation of menstruation in older women, often culturally significant in different societies.

Menstruation – The monthly shedding of the uterine lining in women, which is often shaped by cultural beliefs and taboos.

Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) – Medical interventions used to aid reproduction, such as IVF (in vitro fertilization).

Family Planning – The ability of individuals and couples to anticipate and control the number and timing of their children.

Contraception – Methods used to prevent pregnancy, including birth control pills, condoms, IUDs, and sterilization.

Maternal Mortality Rate – The number of deaths related to pregnancy and childbirth per 100,000 live births.

Fertility Rate – The average number of children born per woman within a population.

Reproductive Rights – The legal rights and freedoms related to reproduction, including access to contraception, abortion, and maternity care.