Labour outcomes with defibulation at delivery in immigrant Somali and Sudanese women with type III female genital mutilation/cutting

Rouzi, Abdulrahim A.; Berg, Rigmor C.; Al-Wassia, Heidi; Alamoudi, Rana A.; Hariri, Wajeh; Sindi, Ghazi M; Almansouri, Nisma; Sahly, N

doi:10.4414/smw.2020.20326

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“…The PRISMA flowchart (Figure 1) was followed to identify relevant articles. A total of 34 items/articles (records) were identified using the search terms, and 13 retrievable articles [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] that met the inclusion criteria were included in the systematic review. Out of a total of 631 pregnant women, 27% had type III FGM and underwent delivery with defibulation, and 73% did not have FGM and underwent delivery without defibulation.…”

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“…It is commonly practiced in the northern, eastern, and western regions of Africa [17]. In addition, several Middle East countries such as Iraq and Yemen have also been considered as common regions of FGM [6]. In Saudi Arabia, there was a belief that FGM is not common due to presumed governmental restrictions and religious prohibition [5].…”

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“…In Saudi Arabia, there was a belief that FGM is not common due to presumed governmental restrictions and religious prohibition [5]. However, recent studies have shown that the practice of FGM exists in Saudi Arabia [5][6][7][8][9]. Moreover, there are some quotes about FGM reported in the Islamic literature by the Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) [18].…”

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“…Furthermore, a procedure in which the small vaginal opening is cut open, known as defibulation, is required for patients with type III FGM to facilitate an unobstructed birth [11,15]. A recent study published in 2020 suggested that defibulation reduces the incidence of obstetric complications in women with type III FGM [6].…”

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Female Genital Mutilation in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review

Almeer¹,

Almulla²,

Almugahwi³

et al. 2021

Cureus

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Female genital mutilation (FGM) or circumcision refers to the unnecessary procedure that damages or removes the external genitalia of females. It is mostly practiced in African countries and some Asian regions, particularly the Middle East, and is performed because of cultural, religious, and social reasons. FGM can negatively affect the lives of women and lead to devastating consequences, ranging from immediate to long-term complications. These complications can be in the physical, psychological, reproductive, or sexual health domains. In this systematic review, we aim to highlight the prevalence and practice of FGM in Saudi Arabia. We conducted a literature search at PubMed to identify studies related to the practice of FGM reported from Saudi Arabia. The results indicate that FGM can still be found in Saudi Arabia both in Saudi women and non-Saudi residents. Most of the non-Saudi women with FGM were Sudanese, Somali, Eritrean, and Egyptian. FGM is prevalent in regions such as Jeddah and Hali, Al Qunfudhah Governorate, Saudi Arabia. FGM is considered illegal in most countries around the world. However, in Saudi Arabia, there is no clear and specific law against the practice of FGM. More research on the practice of FGM in Saudi Arabia needs to be conducted to get a better grasp of the true nature of the problem in the country, which could potentially lead to specific and clear legislation that would prevent the social evil of FGM in Saudi Arabia.

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Section: History Of Female Genital Mutilationmentioning

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Almugahwi³

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Relevant Aspects of Female Genital Mutilation

Abdulrehman

2023

Midwifery and Sexuality

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This chapter deals with FGM, female genital mutilation, also named female genital cutting or female circumcision. Though mainly practised in African and Middle East countries, it is still the reality for many women and girls who migrated from those countries to Europe and other parts of the world. In 2022, UNICEF estimated that, globally, at least 200 million women and girls had undergone this procedure.The physical damage and consequences of FGM depend on the extent of the procedure and the medical and hygienic conditions during the event. Circumcised women deserve proper care regarding their medical and obstetrical side effects. This chapter will address some of the expected urological, gynaecological, and obstetrical consequences for the midwife who meets women with FGM throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. On the other hand, this chapter will address various aspects of FGM’s psychological, sexual, and social impact on the woman and the couple.It can be confusing for the midwife who doesn’t work (or doesn’t yet work) in a multicultural setting when confronted with women after FGM. So the chapter will elaborate on ‘How to approach the woman after FGM in a respectful and caring manner?’This chapter is part of ‘Midwifery and Sexuality’, a Springer Nature open-access textbook for midwives and related healthcare professionals.

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