As the world comes together to celebrate International Mother's Day, the official theme for 2025 is "Celebrating Motherhood: A Timeless Bond." This theme emphasises the enduring and universal nature of the mother-child relationship, highlighting the countless ways mothers nurture, support, and inspire their children throughout their lives.
But who and what does it take to safely bring a child to this world and be called "mother"?
When Daisy Mitei, now 31, walked into the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in September 2021, she hoped her delivery process would be smooth.
She was calm and alert.
