Author: By Chebet Birir

Bringing life, facing death: Horrific tales of mothers in labour wards

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A young pregnant woman wearing a hospital gown hides her face in her open palms as she hunches over crying tears of sadness or depression. [Courtesy/iStock] As the world comes together to celebrate International Mother’s Day, the official theme for 2025 is “Celebrating Motherhood: A Timeless Bond.” This theme emphasises the enduring and universal nature of the mother-child relationship, highlighting the countless ways mothers nurture, support, and inspire their children throughout their lives. But who and what does it take to safely bring a child to this world and be called “mother”? When Daisy Mitei, now 31, walked into the…

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