Women seeking an abortion do not always have a choice regarding the method, which is often determined by the healthcare providers’ discretion. This deprives them of an informed choice...

The complexity of the concept of consent extends far beyond the realm of sexuality, and this special issue provides an opportunity to discuss consent in the healthcare relationship and...

Midwife outreach programs in schools address students’ desire to have one-on-one discussions about sexual health with professionals. This innovative program is led by a midwife appointed...

In French Guiana, perinatal care remains a top priority in the second regional health program for 2018–2022. The challenge for this territory is to address the needs of three distinct...

The maternity record enables coordinated prenatal care by the various healthcare professionals involved. As a tool for sharing information in obstetrics, it facilitates seamless...

The PMI-Healthcare Facilities Liaison Program is a flagship initiative for early prevention. The program has five objectives: to foster collaboration between PMI professionals and their...

The feature article in this issue of *La Santé en action* does not claim to be exhaustive. The aim here is to provide an overview of current knowledge and professional practices in...

In French Guiana, maternal and child health services (PMI) have adapted to the region’s specific challenges: economic insecurity, a shortage of private healthcare providers, and a...

Despite significant improvements over the past few decades, French Guiana still lags far behind mainland France in terms of perinatal health: infant mortality there is two and a half...

In Guadeloupe, the "Naître en Guadeloupe" perinatal care network helps coordinate care, supports healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care for pregnant women, and organizes...