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Women’s Day focus: Origin of discrimination, scenes from birthing rooms

Challenges women face during childbirth encompass not just physical risks but also the burden of societal and family expectations.

BySouth First Desk

Published Mar 08, 2024 | 11:56 AMUpdatedMar 08, 2024 | 11:56 AM

Women’s Day focus: Origin of discrimination, scenes from birthing rooms

On Women’s Day, a priority focus is on the challenges women face during and immediately after childbirth when they dread the consequences of the newborn being a girl. Their challenges encompass not just physical risks but also the burden of societal and family expectations. A doctor recalls these disturbing moments in birthing rooms and how they are routinised.

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