The woman they provide the tubal ligation to has a severely deformed body thought to be caused by early childhood Multiple Sclerosis. This makes childbirth incredibly painful for her. Having had two children she is relieved and grateful to have this surgery.
Women's reproductive health Marie Stopes International provide reproductive health services in impoverished areas around the world. It is estimated that 36% of women in the Philippines use modern methods of family planning and million women have an unmet need for contraceptives. From free tubal ligation to free IUD outreach programmes, MSI are helping women in difficult circumstances take control of their fertility, so that they can stay healthy and are able to provide for the children they already have.
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