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Bleeding to Birth: Understanding Postpartum Haemorrhage

Bleeding To Birth: Understanding Postpartum Haemorrhage Key Takeaways PPH is the loss of 1000 ml of blood post childbirth. Uterine Atony is the leading cause of PPH.  PPH can cause long-term cardiovascular problems. The World Health Organisation defined Postpartum Haemorrhage or PPH as the loss of 500 ml or more of blood of a pregnant

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Virginity: What is it, really?

Virginity: What is it, really? Key Takeaways Virginity is a social construct, not a biological fact. The hymen is not a proof of virginity. It varies for everyone. Cultural pressure around virginity reinforces gender inequality. Roots Of Virginity Merriam-Webster defines ‘virgin’ as a person who has not had sexual intercourse. For many, losing virginity is

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Teachers are hard to change (or are they?)

Talking to teachers isn’t easy. Not because they aren’t approachable, but because they have years of experience that we, as young adults, often feel we can’t challenge. How do you tell someone who has spent decades in a classroom that the world they’ve taught in is changing? That the students they see today are different from the ones they taught five or ten years ago? That their instincts, shaped by years of experience, might need a shift?
It’s uncomfortable. It’s intimidating. But it’s necessary.

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Game On, Girls! Leveling Up Women’s Representation in Gaming

Gaming has come a long way, but for women, the industry still feels like it’s stuck on “hard mode.” From wage gaps to toxic environments, breaking into game development, esports, and leadership remains an uphill battle. So how do we change the game? Read more to find out!

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