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LATEST NEWS UPDATES | 'Was slapped for resisting': In MP, tribal women allege insertion of birth control device without consent -Sajin Saju

'Was slapped for resisting': In MP, tribal women allege insertion of birth control device without consent -Sajin Saju

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published Published on Nov 6, 2018   modified Modified on Nov 6, 2018
-The Indian Express

The IUCDs assume significance as birth spacing through family planning is considered an important intervention for maternal and neonatal health.

Dindori:
In early January, a 30-year-old woman gave birth to her second child. But dampening her joy was the realisation that a copper-based intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) had been inserted in her body without her consent.

The woman’s account is echoed by many others who allege that the IUCD, commonly known as Copper-T, was inserted in their bodies as well without their consent at a local government health facility in Samnapur block of Madhya Pradesh’s tribal-dominated Dindori district.

Recounting her ordeal, the 30-year-old says she was implanted with Copper-T despite her reluctance. “I had observed spacing between my first and second born child and told them that I am aware of the importance of birth spacing, but in spite of that they inserted Copper-T,” she says.

“Soon after the delivery, the nurse told me that the Copper-T has been inserted. When I asked why did she do it against my will, she responded saying it was for my good and convenience. I was in discomfort and bleeding profusely that night. Later, she came up with a form and sought my signature to show that this was done with my consent,” the woman recalls.

The IUCDs assume significance as birth spacing through family planning is considered an important intervention for maternal and neonatal health.

Identified as a high focus state by the National Health Mission, Madhya Pradesh carries the ignominious tag of being the state where infant mortality rate is highest in the country. As per the last National Health Family Survey for 2015-16, MP topped with 51 deaths of children less than one year of age per 1,000 live births. The corresponding ratio was even higher (54) in case of rural areas.

According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the copper-bearing IUCD provides effective, safe, and long-term, yet reversible protection from pregnancy. There are two types of IUCDs that are available under the national programme. While Cu IUCD 380 A is effective up to 10 years, Cu IUCD 375 is effective up to 5 years.

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The Indian Express, 3 November, 2018, https://indianexpress.com/article/india/madhya-pradesh-tribal-women-copper-t-birth-control-device-without-consent-5431425/?fbclid=IwAR30cpLMNHDvVaY1O-CfJ1nIiaNGbj


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