Placental anomalies are common and occur during pregnancy. In developing countries, many women die in childbirth, which is why the Ministry of Health encourages women to give birth in health centers; it has also trained midwives. The placenta is a temporary organ, filled with blood vessels, which forms the link between the child and the mother during pregnancy. The placenta's function is to supply oxygen to the baby and release carbon dioxide, to slowly turn the baby's kidneys and liver, and to protect the baby from disease or other attack...

It's a good idea for women to keep a diary of the arrival and end of their periods. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus. Reasons: the woman may have had an EP in the past but not been properly treated, there may be scarring from an abortion, there may be an abnormality of the fallopian tube, failure to follow contraception instructions, hormonal imbalance, presence of sexually transmitted diseases. Symptoms: from the second week onwards, menstruation may not return, there is brown blood, a liquid different in color from egg white, pain...

A cyst is a fluid-filled mass. The ovary is a small organ of the female reproductive system, and its function is to create the egg during each cycle, as well as producing sperm (estrogen, progesterone). In very rare cases, these cysts can develop into cancer. There are two types of ovarian cyst: functional cysts, which can affect women of childbearing age, and organic cysts. The cause: hormonal disturbances in the woman, which may be due to the use of ovulation stimulants. Organic cysts cannot be digested and require surgical intervention.

Blood vessels are damaged in one or more areas of the brain due to a blockage or rupture of a blood vessel. There are two types of stroke: transient ischaemic attacks and haemorrhagic strokes. The causes of blocked arteries are: people with too much cholesterol in their blood. What can completely rupture a blood vessel is a sudden and severe increase in blood pressure. These cases generally occur at night or during sleep. Other causes: cholesterol, high levels of diabetes, obesity, lack of exercise...

The Spirit of truth will guide you into all truth

At the end of its second General Assembly, held from 15 to 18 October 2024, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace sent a message to government officials at all levels, as well as to all Malagasy and all people of goodwill.

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Love and Salvation

Christmas is a great joy, because it is the love of God that has come to us, proclaims Fr. Bizimana Innocent, Provincial Superior of the Salesians Don Bosco of Madagascar and Mauritius, presenting his Christmas greetings. Salvation is accomplished, so life is not in danger of disappearing. It is this love and this salvation that we wish to fill our life so that we have peace.

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Zatti, our brother

The short film "Zatti, our brother" (Argentina, 2020) focuses on one of the most difficult episodes of his life. We are in Viedma, in 1941: at the age of 60, Zatti is forced to leave the hospital he has attended for decades. His faith and strength are tested.

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