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Yeteme’s story – now a proud mother of three
My name is Yeteme Dessiew and I have a story to tell that will make you cry first in sorrow and then for joy....
June 9th, 2017
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Tag: Patients
From fear to recovery – Lensse’s story
For five long days, Lensse suffered through an intense birth. She fell unconscious due to her lengthy labour and eventually delivered a stillborn baby....
June 2nd, 2017
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Ayehu’s story
When Ayehu became pregnant for the third time, this one did not go well. She laboured unsuccessfully at home for two interminable days and was left in a state of exhaustion and semi-consciousness....
May 26th, 2017
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168 hours of labour: Zahra’s story
Zahra, ashamed of her condition and afraid of getting lost, was too scared to travel alone, and no one from her village was willing to accompany her. Finally, a cousin took pity on Zahra and brought her to Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital....
May 5th, 2017
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The journey to hope – Asnakech’s story
Asnakech had two healthy daughters, she was not concerned about the possibility of complications during her third pregnancy. However, she faced a delivery more difficult than ever....
April 24th, 2017
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The terrible toll of childbirth injuries – Mitike’s story
All of Mitike’s past deliveries had been at home without any problems so she never visited health facilities for her fourth pregnancy. Unfortunately, her delivery did not go to plan....
March 23rd, 2017
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From a nightmare to a new life
When Aregu became pregnant with her first child it was an exciting time for everyone. Her mother spent the last three months of the pregnancy in Aregu’s home, preparing for the new child....
March 14th, 2017
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From suffering to hope: Bekelu’s story
After delivering a stillborn baby after a 5 day labour, Bekelu was told she was lucky to be alive. She didn't feel lucky. She had lost her baby and suffered terrible injuries....
February 8th, 2017
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Aye and Fikre start their family
When Aye was pregnant with her first child, she went into labour at home with no trained birth attendant to help. After four days of obstructed labour her baby had still not arrived....
September 22nd, 2016
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The joy of motherhood
Amaresh was full of joy to become a mother. But when she went into labour, something went wrong. At the end of the first day, her baby had not arrived. ...
September 22nd, 2016
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35 years with a fistula: Eshe’s story
Eshe dreamed of a big family but suffered multiple miscarriages. During her tenth pregnancy she had a very difficult labour. She laboured at home for three days....
September 22nd, 2016
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Alemtsehay once hoped for death. Thanks to you, she’s now a happy mother.
Alemtsehay laboured at home for seven days. On the seventh day she could not push anymore and was unable to move her legs. Exhausted, she blacked out....
September 21st, 2016
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