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After six miscarriages, the birth of my son brightened my life'

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Lilian Wanza went through six miscarriages as a young woman in her 20s. [iStockphoto]

With a heavy heart, Lilian Wanza, now 59 years old, narrates her ordeal, having gone through six miscarriages as a young woman in her 20s.

Back then, there was no counselling or therapy available following the loss of a child. Her losses led to her being ostracised in her Kamba community, as having multiple miscarriages.

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