Sterilization affects measurably the circulation and the functioning of the ovaries, but further studies are required to estimate the clinical meaning of the change.
Sterilization affects measurably the circulation and the functioning of the ovaries, but further studies are required to estimate the clinical meaning of the change.
In Finland, the first midwifery associations were founded in 1898. During the early years, the central aim of the associations was to improve the social and economical status of midwives. General meetings of midwives were held where, in addition to following presentations, midwives had a chance to discuss specific issues of the profession. In the third general meeting, the initiative was taken to form a central administration and, through different stages The Central Federation of the Finnish Midwife Associations was founded in 1919. Later the name was changed into The Finnish Federation of Midwives.
The abortion rates have increased slightly. In the statistics, the proportion of women having already given birth has become greater. New mothers should be informed of contraception. It should be emphasized that nursing is an effective method of contraception only if the mother has not had her menstruation yet and if the baby is totally breast-fed. Condom, pessary and copper coil are good contraceptives during nursing. New methods are being developed constantly, such as Nesteroni.
The writer thinks that centralization gives the most effective results. The inhabitants of different parts of a town would also be in an equal position in this kind of a system.
An Australian-Finnish midwife tells about her experiences when working as a midwife and a teacher in Papua New Guinea.
The most established hormonal method of subsequent contraception is the so-called Yuzpe-method; another important method is placement of a copper coil. Hormonal subsequent contraception has no health-hazardous side effects, so there is nothing to prevent its use but a known pregnancy. More information about subsequent contraception and easier distribution are seen as important means of decreasing unwanted pregnancies as well as abortions.
Introduction of the contraceptive launched in the market in January.


