May 27, 2019

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Fighting China’s Shame and Ignorance on Postpartum Incontinence

Millions of mothers experience urinary leakage and other complications from giving birth, yet only a fraction seek treatment.

SHANGHAI — When Chen Lijun explains the damage giving birth can do to the body, the young women in her audience…

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Fighting China’s Shame and Ignorance on Postpartum Incontinence

Millions of mothers experience urinary leakage and other complications from giving birth, yet only a fraction seek treatment.

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