The Perils of Childbirth in Afghanistan
Uncertain Future
Twenty-year-old Sahliha is nine months pregnant and has never witnessed a birth. She has no idea of what will happen. In Afghanistan, it is not uncommon for women to feel ashamed to ask their mothers or others for advice on sex issues. Sahliha prays to Allah for a safe delivery.
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