Hope for the vulnerable

Some patients that Maternity Africa cares for come from particularly sad backgrounds.  One such example was Julie, a 19 year old girl.  Julie did not even realise that she was pregnant, believing that she was still a virgin. Julie’s parents took her to the home...
A husband adds his support

A husband adds his support

For various reasons, the attendance of a husband during childbirth is very unusual in Sub-Saharan Africa.  However, some come along, and can experience a range of feelings, positive and negative.  A helpful research article from BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth concludes...