On Thursday, 10th of September, @MoYusuf83017329 & I were blessed with a brand new addition to our family, Maryam Toluwanile, a beautiful lady who weighed 3.6kg at 36wks!
What an experience its been this last week, but as I have since learnt, nothing prepares you for being a mother than motherhood itself and its been such a privilege for which I am eternally grateful to Almighty God.
My baby and I perhaps might not be here today but for God and the special team at Green Acres Hospital, a little gem of a facility led by Dr Olayinka Olaniyan. His quick thinking and decision put my baby and I out of harms way. To them, a big 'thank you'.
I have since acknowledged that standing where I am today, access to quality medical care is indeed a privilege for there are many would-be mothers for whom timely access to medical care is a luxury indeed and pregnancy itself is death knell. It ought not to be this way.
Today, Doctors are on strike for a reason that could be avoided. And even when they're not on strike, carrying out their tasks in many govt facilities have been in conditions far less than ideal! It is heart-rending to note that many will lose lives & babies only and simply
Because access to timely delivery of medical services in many govt institutions will not be available.
So as you rejoice with my family and I, I plead with all concerned in the health sector, those who have any level of influence, to deal sincerely while at negotiations and
While rethinking this sector, because rethink it, we must! It is unacceptable that any woman has to die only to bring life or any family must mourn because they sought a little joy. I hope it will be one of the thoughts that will occupy our minds as this country turns #60
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