It is with deep sadness that we note the passing of Prof John J. Sciarra, a visionary leader, compassionate mentor and ...

From 9 to 12 June 2025, medical and policy leaders from across Africa convened in Zambia for a high-level workshop aimed at ...

Cancer during pregnancy is relatively rare, but is expected to increase globally as maternal age rises and cell-free DNA testing becomes more widespread. FIGO highlights that physiological changes in ...

Organised by the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) in partnership with FIGO as part of the C4W ACCT initiative, ...

Induction of foetal asystole refers to the medical procedure that intentionally causes the cessation of the foetal heart (cardioplegia). In the context of abortions at advanced gestations, ...

Anaemia is an under-recognised and undertreated chronic state that adversely impacts more than 2 billion people worldwide, predominantly women, the fetus and children. 1 Iron deficiency is the most ...

This document complements FIGO’s Statement – Childbirth: A Bill of Rights – by providing an ethical framework for respectful maternity care during pregnancy and childbirth. Together with the bill of ...

In recognition of the need for a world federation to address the threat of toxic environmental chemicals to human reproductive and developmental health on the global stage, the International ...

To mark Earth Day, the FIGO Committee on Climate Change and Toxic Environmental Exposures (C2TE2) invites you to listen to a new episode of the FIGO podcast. Join Committee Chair Dr Nate DeNicola as ...