Reacción a "Reactions: one third of women experience health problems more than six weeks after childbirth "

Improved health conditions have drastically reduced maternal mortality figures. However, a recent study published in the prestigious journal The Lancet Global Health highlights how women's physical and mental health suffers after giving birth. 

Up to a third of women who have given birth experience health problems beyond six weeks postpartum. The data come mostly from developed countries. Researchers warn that women need access to comprehensive quality care and more extensive multidisciplinary follow-up after childbirth.