Hauwa’u (21) has six children, now her body can rest

Hauwa’u (21) in Kebbi already has six children. She gave birth to her first child at age 15. She told Amina, the Lafiya Sister: “During my sixth pregnancy, I became very weak, sick, and tired of life. My parents live far away in another community, so I had no family support. I usually gave birth at home; during my sixth birth, the placenta did not come out. The traditional birth attendant gave me herbs, believing it would help, but nothing worked. My situation became critical. When Amina came to my village, my life changed. For the first time in my life, I am no longer afraid of getting pregnant every year. My body is resting, and my health is getting better. I became friends with Amina, and she taught me how to knit local Hausa caps to earn some extra income for my family.”