Female genital mutilation: The abuse has to stop

Midwifery, 2014, 30, 277–278. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2014.02.001

Female genital mutilation: The abuse has to stop

Bick D

ABSTRACT

Female genital mutilation (FGM) involves the partial or total removal of the female external genitalia or injury of the genitalia with no medical indication or resulting health benefit (World Health Organisation, 2008). It is a custom prevalent in sub-Saharan countries of Africa, with some countries including Egypt, the Sudan and Somalia estimated to have a FGM prevalence of around 90% (United Nations Children׳s Fund, 2013). More midwives and other health professionals in the UK and elsewhere are providing care and support for women who have sustained FGM as a consequence of increased migration from countries where FGM is practiced.

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