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Women's health in Nepal

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:16:00 -0500

Nepal is one of the poorest countries and healthcare is a major challenge, but one doctor hopes to improve conditions for women there.

Jennifer

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:00:11 -0500

I think stories like this from developing nations where folks are coming to the US for training are so interesting--especially when we juxtapose them with struggles many American women are going through to have a "natural" childbirth at home.

Carmen Berry

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:52:10 -0500

Dear Dr. Mishra,
I would like to get in contact with you and see how my organization and your efforts can work together to help in Nepal. I am leaving for Nepal on June 18 through July 5. email:carmenr@aol.com. web site is www.hopepartnershipnepal.org

Polly Leshan

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:35:45 -0500

A terrific story of hope for the future of Nepali women. For a story of hope for the next generation, go to blinknow.org and see what one young woman and her extraordinary staff are doing for orphaned children in a small town in Nepal, providing love, care, safety, education--and joy.

alinor

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:04:08 -0500

Just to put in everybody's mind & thinking that giving birth to a child is not an "ordinary thing". It is between life & death of both the mother & the child. I still believe that the the safest place to deliver your babies,,is at the hospital,, where doctors are ready for whatever complications may arise. But, for the third world countries where they can't afford to go hospital...well, just be very careful. BE SAFE...

Sherrie Palm

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:14:26 -0500

This message if for Dr. Mishra; if it's possible to get it to her,that would be great. I have recently begun a mission to create awareness to the women in the country about the common but still in the closet health issue, pelvic organ prolapse. I recently found out about the horrific conditions for women's health in third world countries, Nepal in particular, and POP is one of the serious health issues they have to deal with on a daily basis. I have recently connected with Americans for UNFPA and would really like to communicate with Dr. Mishra about this health issue. If this e can somehow be forwarded to her, I'd truly appreciate it!
Sherrie Palm
"Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic"