Pretoria, South Africa – Yolande Maritz, a former midwife deregistered for her professional conduct, is set to face trial next month, raising significant concerns amongst community members. Maritz has been charged in relation to birth complications she is alleged to have caused during her tenure as a healthcare provider. Accusations against her include the wrongful … Read more
Pretoria, South Africa — Next month, a former Pretoria midwife, Yolande Maritz, will confront serious legal charges following accusations of her involvement in several birth complications that allegedly led to infant deaths and disabilities. The allegations have rocked the local community and raised concerns about the oversight of midwifery practices in the region. Maritz, who … Read more
Washington D.C., USA – With a surge in misinformation surrounding birth control on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, young women are increasingly turning to unreliable sources for information about hormonal contraception. Influencers and commentators are promoting “natural” alternatives, despite warnings from doctors about the risks of using less effective methods like timing sex … Read more