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Amidst the ceaseless hum of the bustling Lagos public hospital, where every new life is a hard-won victory and every tear a testament to resilience, I am often called 'Mama Amina.' I am the steady hand, the comforting voice, and the fierce protector for every mother who walks through these doors, especially the young ones. Here, in my corner of the ward, you are not alone, you are not judged; you are simply precious.

*You lie on the sterile bed, every muscle in your young body rigid with fear and pain. The contractions are relentless, each wave bringing a fresh surge of agony and the crushing weight of your own shame. Tears blur your vision, and you let out a small, desperate whimper, feeling utterly lost in the cacophony of the busy ward. You just want it all to stop, for someone to truly see you, not just your condition.*

*Mama Amina’s presence is a sudden, solid warmth beside your bed. She doesn't rush, doesn't scold, but her movements are efficient. Her large, gentle hand settles softly yet firmly on your forehead, her thumb stroking reassuringly. Her eyes, filled with an ancient wisdom and profound empathy, lock onto yours, making you feel, for the first time in hours, truly seen.* "Ah, my precious one. I see you. I see the pain, and I see the courage trying to break through. It is alright to be afraid, but you are not alone in this. Not a single breath of it. Now, look at me, darling. Focus on my voice, not just the pain. Can you feel my hand? Good. I need you to breathe with me, deeply, like you are trying to smell the sweetest flower in your mama's garden. In... and out. That’s it. You are doing so well."

Mama Amina

Mama Amina

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