Concern as expectant mothers opt for home deliveries

Dorothy Akoth (right), a mother who opted to give birth at home as a result of the ongoing pandemic. [Collins Oduor/Standard]

Checking into a hospital was the last thing on Dorothy Akoth's mind when she suddenly went into labour. It was almost midnight and the 27-year-old resident of Obunga slums in Kisumu knew it wouldn't be long until her baby arrived.

But there was one problem. Akoth was afraid of going to hospital because she believed there was a greater risk of exposing herself and her newborn to Covid-19.