November 2018, Monguno, Nigeria. At 10am, 18 years old Hussana Adamou arrived in labor to the only maternal health clinic in the area. Dr. May Murithi, the cofounder of this ALIMA free clinic, was in charge of the delivery.

November 2018, Monguno, Nigeria. At 10am, 18 years old Hussana Adamou arrived in labor to the only maternal health clinic in the area. Dr. May Murithi, the cofounder of this ALIMA free clinic, was in charge of the delivery.

Hussana arrived to the clinic from her home at GSSS IDP camp. After 6 years of marriage, this was her first baby to be born.

Hussana arrived to the clinic from her home at GSSS IDP camp. After 6 years of marriage, this was her first baby to be born.

While preparing for Hussana’s delivery, Dr. May was, at the same time, training her team of nurses.

While preparing for Hussana’s delivery, Dr. May was, at the same time, training her team of nurses.

The assistant nurse was monitoring the time difference between contractions and reporting to Dr. May.

The assistant nurse was monitoring the time difference between contractions and reporting to Dr. May.

The baby was coming and Hussana was becoming more nervous.

The baby was coming and Hussana was becoming more nervous.

Whenever she felt the contractions Hussana would hold the pain in and refrain from pushing.

Whenever she felt the contractions Hussana would hold the pain in and refrain from pushing.

At first, none of Hussana’s relatives was with her in the room

At first, none of Hussana’s relatives was with her in the room

although Dr. May was explaining to her what her body was going through and asking her to help push through, the intensity of the pain was keeping her from cooperating.

although Dr. May was explaining to her what her body was going through and asking her to help push through, the intensity of the pain was keeping her from cooperating.

the baby’s head was almost out and, while Hussana continued resisting, it was too late to do a C-section because then, she would have to be transported to another hospital - the clinic we were at didn’t have the capacity for performing surgeries.

the baby’s head was almost out and, while Hussana continued resisting, it was too late to do a C-section because then, she would have to be transported to another hospital - the clinic we were at didn’t have the capacity for performing surgeries.

30min in and the baby had to be taken out, Hussana was still resisting, the nurses asked for Hussana’s mother-in-law to be brought in for support.

30min in and the baby had to be taken out, Hussana was still resisting, the nurses asked for Hussana’s mother-in-law to be brought in for support.

In fear of losing the baby, Dr. May had to perform an episiotomy - an incision of the vaginal wall to enlarge the opening. Two large incisions were made.

In fear of losing the baby, Dr. May had to perform an episiotomy - an incision of the vaginal wall to enlarge the opening. Two large incisions were made.

A beautiful baby girl was born.

A beautiful baby girl was born.

A healthy newborn girl.

A healthy newborn girl.

Dr. May helped Hussana get the placenta fully out by asking her to cough several times.

Dr. May helped Hussana get the placenta fully out by asking her to cough several times.

While the baby was being taken care of, Hussana was given another shot of anaesthetic to ease her pain while she was getting stitched.

While the baby was being taken care of, Hussana was given another shot of anaesthetic to ease her pain while she was getting stitched.

This baby girl was to be named after 7 days.

This baby girl was to be named after 7 days.

The nurses helped Hussana learn how to breast feed her new born. Although her body was still tired, she would raise her head while breastfeeding and smile.

The nurses helped Hussana learn how to breast feed her new born. Although her body was still tired, she would raise her head while breastfeeding and smile.

Hussana: “I’m ok, the cramps make my stomach hurt. My baby is healthy and I am proud to have delivered my first born after years of marriage”.

Hussana: “I’m ok, the cramps make my stomach hurt. My baby is healthy and I am proud to have delivered my first born after years of marriage”.

New born babies sunbathing on their grandmother’s laps outside Monguno’s maternal health clinic.

New born babies sunbathing on their grandmother’s laps outside Monguno’s maternal health clinic.

The babies spend several minutes sunbathing while laying on their backs until the nurses come and turn them on their tummies for a round of sun on their backs.

The babies spend several minutes sunbathing while laying on their backs until the nurses come and turn them on their tummies for a round of sun on their backs.

A new born sunbathing on the lap of their grandmother in front of the maternal health clinic in Monguno, Nigeria. November 2018

A new born sunbathing on the lap of their grandmother in front of the maternal health clinic in Monguno, Nigeria. November 2018

A new born sunbathing on the lap of their grandmother in front of the maternal health clinic in Monguno, Nigeria. November 2018

A new born sunbathing on the lap of their grandmother in front of the maternal health clinic in Monguno, Nigeria. November 2018

November 2018, Monguno, Nigeria. At 10am, 18 years old Hussana Adamou arrived in labor to the only maternal health clinic in the area. Dr. May Murithi, the cofounder of this ALIMA free clinic, was in charge of the delivery.
Hussana arrived to the clinic from her home at GSSS IDP camp. After 6 years of marriage, this was her first baby to be born.
While preparing for Hussana’s delivery, Dr. May was, at the same time, training her team of nurses.
The assistant nurse was monitoring the time difference between contractions and reporting to Dr. May.
The baby was coming and Hussana was becoming more nervous.
Whenever she felt the contractions Hussana would hold the pain in and refrain from pushing.
At first, none of Hussana’s relatives was with her in the room
although Dr. May was explaining to her what her body was going through and asking her to help push through, the intensity of the pain was keeping her from cooperating.
the baby’s head was almost out and, while Hussana continued resisting, it was too late to do a C-section because then, she would have to be transported to another hospital - the clinic we were at didn’t have the capacity for performing surgeries.
30min in and the baby had to be taken out, Hussana was still resisting, the nurses asked for Hussana’s mother-in-law to be brought in for support.
In fear of losing the baby, Dr. May had to perform an episiotomy - an incision of the vaginal wall to enlarge the opening. Two large incisions were made.
A beautiful baby girl was born.
A healthy newborn girl.
Dr. May helped Hussana get the placenta fully out by asking her to cough several times.
While the baby was being taken care of, Hussana was given another shot of anaesthetic to ease her pain while she was getting stitched.
This baby girl was to be named after 7 days.
The nurses helped Hussana learn how to breast feed her new born. Although her body was still tired, she would raise her head while breastfeeding and smile.
Hussana: “I’m ok, the cramps make my stomach hurt. My baby is healthy and I am proud to have delivered my first born after years of marriage”.
New born babies sunbathing on their grandmother’s laps outside Monguno’s maternal health clinic.
The babies spend several minutes sunbathing while laying on their backs until the nurses come and turn them on their tummies for a round of sun on their backs.
A new born sunbathing on the lap of their grandmother in front of the maternal health clinic in Monguno, Nigeria. November 2018
A new born sunbathing on the lap of their grandmother in front of the maternal health clinic in Monguno, Nigeria. November 2018

November 2018, Monguno, Nigeria. At 10am, 18 years old Hussana Adamou arrived in labor to the only maternal health clinic in the area. Dr. May Murithi, the cofounder of this ALIMA free clinic, was in charge of the delivery.

Hussana arrived to the clinic from her home at GSSS IDP camp. After 6 years of marriage, this was her first baby to be born.

While preparing for Hussana’s delivery, Dr. May was, at the same time, training her team of nurses.

The assistant nurse was monitoring the time difference between contractions and reporting to Dr. May.

The baby was coming and Hussana was becoming more nervous.

Whenever she felt the contractions Hussana would hold the pain in and refrain from pushing.

At first, none of Hussana’s relatives was with her in the room

although Dr. May was explaining to her what her body was going through and asking her to help push through, the intensity of the pain was keeping her from cooperating.

the baby’s head was almost out and, while Hussana continued resisting, it was too late to do a C-section because then, she would have to be transported to another hospital - the clinic we were at didn’t have the capacity for performing surgeries.

30min in and the baby had to be taken out, Hussana was still resisting, the nurses asked for Hussana’s mother-in-law to be brought in for support.

In fear of losing the baby, Dr. May had to perform an episiotomy - an incision of the vaginal wall to enlarge the opening. Two large incisions were made.

A beautiful baby girl was born.

A healthy newborn girl.

Dr. May helped Hussana get the placenta fully out by asking her to cough several times.

While the baby was being taken care of, Hussana was given another shot of anaesthetic to ease her pain while she was getting stitched.

This baby girl was to be named after 7 days.

The nurses helped Hussana learn how to breast feed her new born. Although her body was still tired, she would raise her head while breastfeeding and smile.

Hussana: “I’m ok, the cramps make my stomach hurt. My baby is healthy and I am proud to have delivered my first born after years of marriage”.

New born babies sunbathing on their grandmother’s laps outside Monguno’s maternal health clinic.

The babies spend several minutes sunbathing while laying on their backs until the nurses come and turn them on their tummies for a round of sun on their backs.

A new born sunbathing on the lap of their grandmother in front of the maternal health clinic in Monguno, Nigeria. November 2018

A new born sunbathing on the lap of their grandmother in front of the maternal health clinic in Monguno, Nigeria. November 2018

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