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Publics, technologies and interventions in reproduction and early life in South Africa

Medicine and Health

Publics, technologies and interventions in reproduction and early life in South Africa

L. Manderson and F. C. Ross

Explore the complexities of maternal and child health in South Africa, where technologies in the crucial 'first 1000 days' prioritize fetal and infant health, often at the expense of women's health and reproductive rights. This insightful analysis is conducted by Lenore Manderson and Fiona C. Ross.

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Abstract
Despite progress in maternal and child health, South Africa continues to face a quadruple burden of disease. This article examines how various technologies are implemented in the 'first 1000 days' of life, from conception to early childhood. It analyzes technologies such as ultrasound, cesarean sections, ECMO, and the Road to Health Booklet, highlighting how 'publics' are constituted in ways that prioritize fetal and infant health over women's health, reproductive rights, and public health safety.
Publisher
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Published On
Jul 17, 2020
Authors
Lenore Manderson, Fiona C. Ross
Tags
maternal health
child health
technology
South Africa
reproductive rights
public health
fetal health

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