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The decision to freeze one's egg is a difficult one to make considering the cost, health procedure, unintended discrimination, and harsh judgment our community passes on couples who try to use unconventional means (advance technology) in their reproduction journey.

 

Unsurprisingly, when people in our community are educated on this issue, most of the unintended discrimination and harsh judgment goes away because they now know better and will communicate with a great deal of insight.

 

So to continue our purpose as a platform for having these uncomfortable discussions in our community, I have here with me Mandi Anyangwe -  to tell us about her experience with egg freezing or egg cryopreservation.  

Meet our Guest:

Mandi Anyangwe is originally from Cameroon and lives in New York City where she works as a Technical Engagement Manager for AWS. She ensures fast time to value for clients and maintains a great customer experience across multiple industries. Outside of work, you can find her traveling, at a sports game, or having a good time with her loved ones. 

 

Mandi shares her story about freezing her eggs, something that is seldom done in our African community. We hope her story is as inspirational as it is to us. 

Contact Mandi: IG/Snapchat/Facebook - @Mandi April

 

Things You Will Learn in This Episode: 

[00:01 – 03:00] Introduction

• Introducing our guest - Mandi Anyangwe

[03:00 – 18:00] Understanding Egg Freezing & Mandi's Thought Process

• Why Mandi decided to freeze her eggs
• The stereotypical attitude and discrimination people face
• Why we need to embrace change
• Making the necessary research before making the decision

[18:00 – 30:00] The Egg Freezing Process

• The health structure behind freezing your eggs
• Mandi narrates the whole process with clarity
• The surgery and Mandi's experience
• Is Mandi paying egg rent?

[30:00 – 45:00] Challenges Mandi Experienced

• Mandi talks about her fear during injections
• Facing difficulties during the preparation period
• The pressure Mandi faced during the process

[45:00 – 54:10] Final Discussions

• Encouragement from Mandi
• Final words from Mandi
• Final words from Anyoh

Tweetable Quotes:

"I just want folks to take off that mindset of "it's a taboo." It's not common, you know, my aunt will say this, people will say this and think I'm crazy. Please just don't worry about it because the more we start doing things for ourselves and the future and not for others, life will be much simpler, it'll be much easier, right?" - Mandi Anyangwe

 

"I never wanted to put myself in that position where I have to settle or pressure myself to be with somebody I don't want to be because I feel like am passing out on my biological clock. I want to be with someone because I want to at the right time." - Mandi Anyangwe

 

"There's some weird conspiracy and stereotype about people having kids through egg freezing. Some say mentally unstable kids or whatever but that is totally false! I read a lot of articles about that, to be honest with you and a lot of people debunked all those theories to be totally false." - Mandi Anyangwe

 

"I just want people to embrace change because the world is changing with huge technological advances and innovation. There are going to be new processes, and new opportunities coming out for different people so let's just be open-minded to seeing things the way it is, as opposed to what we're accustomed to or what people made us think" - Mandi Anyangwe

 

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Hello Living African family,  

Welcome to Season 2 of your favorite podcast! We had an impactful Season 1 and Season 2 is going to be all that and even more!

 

In this introductory episode, we share with you what to expect this season. It is our greatest hope that you continue this journey with us and bring more people along the way.

 

Thank you for all the support so far. Without you, we have no platform, so we appreciate all the support you have offered us so far. As always, keep listening, sharing and do not forget to leave us a review on whatever platform you use to listen to our podcast.

 

Thanks again and happy listening!

 

~ Anyoh 

According to Wikipedia, a Domestic Partnership is a legal relationship between two individuals who live together and share a common domestic life but are not married (to each other or to anyone else). There is still some confusion with this definition because it is recognized as a “legal” union only in a few countries, especially in Africa. 

 

We have heard of so many horror stories in our community, of couples living and procreating together for decades, but never make it a priority to legalize their union. Then when one person dies or if they separate one person - usually the woman - is not recognized as the spouse and is treated very badly by the breadwinner’s family. Usually, the law cannot intervene in most cases because the union wasn’t considered legal and spousal recognition cannot be claimed. Though strides have been made in some countries like South Africa, much more work needs to be done.

 

Domestic partnerships are not as common in this generation (Millennials, Gen Z, Gen Alpha) as it is in the prior generations, especially for those residing in the diaspora. Shella’s story, though, is one for the books as she found herself in an 11-year old domestic partnership from hell. Her story isn’t only chilling but can be used as a lesson for so many people looking to get into relationships. In this last episode of Season 1, it is our greatest hope that you can learn at least one lesson or more from Shella’s experience. 

 

Meet Our Guest: Shella Ngum is an entrepreneur, Woman in Tech, and a mom.

Guest Contact: [email protected] or IG: @ambitious_shella

Things You Will Learn in This Episode: 

[00:01 – 03:00] Introduction

• Introducing our guest - Shella Ngum

[03:00 – 55:00] Shella Shares Her Story

• Her upbringing in Cameroon
• Coming to America
• Experiencing a new culture in America
• Meeting her partner and starting a partnership with him
• Ignoring the red flags I saw daily

[55:00 – 1:12:44] Shella Shares Her Story

• Meeting his family
• The fathers' obsession with me
• Agreeing to marry my partner
• The ten years of hell I went through
• No collection of memories during our relationship
• The story continues in Episode 51

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Traditional medical practices have long existed way before the emergence of “modern medicine” in Africa and are still being practiced. Most of us know at least one person who still goes to a “medicine house” aka traditional doctor. Also, most of us may have always had these questions and doubts about the relevance or even the significance of traditional medicine practices in our continent. We have Professor Awah Paschal who is a medical anthropologist and gives us a holistic overview of traditional medical practices in Africa. We had one of those non-ending debates and shared our outlook on this topic and I hope that you can learn a thing or two from our conversation. 

 

Get to meet our guest:

Paschal Kum Awah is Chair of Anthropology at the Faculty of Arts, Letters and Social Sciences, University of Yaounde I. He has previously held the position of Senior Research Advisor for Ipas in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.

A resourceful and dedicated professor with an outstanding academic background holding a Ph.D. in Medical Anthropology from the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, and a Postdoctoral Certificate in Bioethics from the Western Institutional Review Board (WIRB) Olympia and the University of Washington in Seattle, WA, USA.

He has an excellent publication record with 78 peer-reviewed papers, three book chapters, and significant teaching experiences in the fields of Anthropology, Epidemiology, Public Health, and Bioethics. He possesses worldwide excellent interpersonal and liaison skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.

Enjoys worldwide collaborating in a productive and successful team and thrives in challenging environments. In 2020, he was nominated as a member of the African Union Taskforce for the African Scientific Research and Innovation Council and serves as a board member in the WCG-WIRB in the United States of America and in the Central Hospital Yaounde Institutional Review Board, Cameroon. Besides academic engagements, he is the President and CEO of the Centre for Population Studies and Health Promotion, Yaounde-Cameroon, and provides consultancy to some African, European, and US-based organizations.

 

CONTACT:

Phone Number:+237690595948

Email: [email protected]

 

Things You Will Learn in This Episode: 

[00:01 – 03:00] Introduction

• Introducing our guests - Prof. Paschal Kum Awah

[03:00 – 25:00] Understanding Traditional Medicine

• What is African Traditional Medicine
• Questioning the science behind the practice
• Understanding African herbal medicine 
• Anyoh shares her experience with traditional healers

[25:00 – 40:00] The Use Cases of Traditional Medicine

• The impact of traditional medicine in Africa during the pandemic
• Advancement and research into traditional medicine
• How to identity quack traditional healers

[45:00 – 50:10] Final Discussions

• Final words from Paschal Kum Awah
• Final words from Anyoh

Tweetable Quotes:

Every culture has its own form of medicine. Within that culture, we call it medicine grounded in their tradition. For example, medicine in the western context will be the traditional medicine of the people of the west. Medicine practiced in the Chinese tradition will be Chinese medicine. Medicine practiced in the African context will be African traditional medicine. - Prof Awah Paschal

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system), which can cause a disability. In MS , a person’s immune system attacks the protective nerve fiber covering and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body to stop. Though this disease has been around for a long time, it doesn’t seem to be as diagnosed or even acknowledged in our African community when compared to the common infectious diseases. Such diseases, though rare, are slowly plaquing our community and it is about time we talk about them. Today, our guests speak extensively on MS from living with it to the course of therapy. We hope this episode is as resourceful as it was for us.

 

Get to meet our guests:

 

Dr. Leonard Ngarka is a Neurologist who works at Yaounde Central Hospital, Cameroon. He is also a Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, The University of Yaoundé, Cameroon. He will be further educating us on MS and Neuromyelitis Optica.

 

Contact: Email -  [email protected]

 

Fuen Beri is the second of four children who live in the United Kingdom (UK). She has been living in the UK since 2005, shortly after high school. She now works for a global consultancy based in the heart of London and her favorite quote is - "no two days are the same." She will be sharing with us her diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis(MS).

 

Contact: Email - [email protected]

Things You Will Learn in This Episode: 

[00:01 – 03:00] Introduction

• Introducing our guests - Dr. Leonard Ngarka & Fuen Beri

[03:00 – 17:00] Understanding Multiple sclerosis (MS)

• The lack of data on multiple sclerosis in Africa
• Understanding the causes and symptoms of MS
• The under-reporting of multiple sclerosis in Africa
• The importance of early detection

[17:00 – 43:00] Fuen Ngwa Shares Her Story With MS

• Early symptoms of MS in childhood
• Getting misdiagnosed in Cameroon
• The lack of proper diagnosis in Africa
• Fuen shares her struggles with MS
• How she keeps her head up and motivated 

[43:00 - 1:06:00] Risks Factors, Prevention & Stigmatization

• The genetic causing factors
• Preventive measures we can take
• How the lack of some important minerals can cause MS
• The cost of treating MS in Africa
• Stigmatization of people living with MS

[1:06:00 - 1::] Medications, Advice, Mindset & Motivation

• Dr. Ngarka educates us on some medication used in treating MS
• Fuen educates us on the mindset and motivation needed
• General advice with patients living with multiple sclerosis
• The importance of listening & knowing your body
• Government need to make drugs accessible and subsidize
• How to contact Dr. Leonard Ngarka & Fuen Beri

[55:00 – 1:00:004] Final Discussions

• Final words from Dr. Leonard Ngarka
• Final words from Fuen Beri
• Final words from Anyoh

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According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Heart disease is very common and serious. It’s the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. If you have diabetes, you’re twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke than someone who doesn’t have diabetes—and at a younger age. The longer you have diabetes, the more likely you are to have heart disease. 

Diabetes and heart disease are both noncommunicable diseases, meaning that they can’t be transmitted from one person to another unlike other very common communicable diseases that are prevalent in Africa such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, salmonella, etc. Also, the symptoms of diabetes and heart disease are not as obvious as most of the infectious diseases like malaria, typhoid, etc, which are common in Africa. The nature of these two diseases poses a huge problem as not much attention is given to them as normally should. Well, not until it is too late. So, in an effort to promote wellness in our community, we will be having a conversation with Dr. Nchang Taka, who is a cardiologist and very experienced in this field. 

MEET OUR GUEST:

Dr. Nchang Taka who's currently Interventional Cardiologist and Endovascular specialist Working in ATlanta GA, Board certified in Internal Medicine, General Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology. He studied medicine at Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (CUSS). He did his residency at Morehouse School of Medicine, ATlanta GA, and did his Cardiology Fellowship at University Of Mississippi Medical Center.

Things You Will Learn in This Episode: 

[00:01 – 03:00] Introduction

• Introducing the guest - Dr. Nchang Taka

[03:00 – 27:00] Understanding Noncommunicable Diseases

• Examples of noncommunicable diseases
• Understanding cardiovascular diseases
• Data & statistics of cardiovascular diseases
• Causes of cardiovascular diseases
• Preventive measures & treatments
• The importance of healthy dieting

[27:00 – 43:00] Diabetes & Hypertension

• What is diabetes & hypertension
• Knowing the risks factors
• Preventive measures to take
• The foundation of a healthy life 

[43:00 - 55:00] Sudden Death Syndrome

• Wellness checks and practices we need  
• Knowing your families history

[55:00 – 1:00:004] Final Discussions

• Final words from Dr. Nchang Taka
• Final words from Anyoh

Tweetable Quotes:

“Cardiovascular diseases and their risk factors tend to be more frequent among Africans and African American as a whole compared to non-Africans.” - Dr. Nchang Taka

“Hypertension is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and the biggest risk factor for hypertension is obesity, which is something that we overlook a lot. Obesity is a form of malnutrition.” - Dr. Nchang Taka

“A lot of members of the African community don’t know their family history and some of them don’t even care to know, and also don’t care to share. There is this false ideology that if you are sick, you have to hide it from others because you don’t want your “haters” to pray for your demise or you don’t want to be a source of stress to anybody. That actually causes more harm than good.” - Anyoh Fombad

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Still in the window of Financial Literacy, today we will continue a discussion on the new wave of Agriculture in Africa. Yes, agriculture as we know it, is changing rapidly in Africa with new technologies, investment opportunities, massive growth, and development. So I decided to invite someone special who is at the front and center of this agricultural revolution in Africa, to have an in-depth discussion with us.  

MEET OUR GUEST:

Roland Fomundam, founder and CEO of Greenhouse Ventures (GHV) is a seasoned social entrepreneur. Over the past ten years, he devoted his time to finding lasting solutions to tackle challenges facing Africa’s agricultural communities that make up over 65 percent of Africa’s labor force and account for about 32 percent of gross domestic product (FAO). 

Roland started GHV, to address these challenges, improving the agricultural ecosystem to increase production and profit as a means to empower farmers and promote the cultivation of valued foods in a sustainable manner. Since inception, the company has successfully introduced greenhouse farming to Cameroon and Cameroonians in a way that has attracted and engaged more youths in the industry than usual. His successes are now being replicated in other countries like Uganda, Nigeria, Sudan and Ghana where the company is currently carrying out studies for proper implementation. 

The GHV business has been instrumental in getting these greenhouses in the hands of many users who have attested to its successes in terms of their return on investment(ROI) and happiness. 

He has also led research teams to Cameroon made up of students established through an educational network from Northeastern University where he earned a Masters in Technology Entrepreneurship. Roland’s solutions and ideas have been implemented in several communities throughout Cameroon. He is also a visiting lecturer in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in a few universities in Cameroon. 

Roland is a technology and business development expert. He is a philosopher, a success coach, a mentor, a pragmatist and a thought leader. His ambitions and works are geared towards the establishment of platforms with sustainable business models to engage individuals and communities for win - win outcomes.

Things You Will Learn in This Episode: 

[00:01 – 08:00] Introduction

• Introducing the guest - Roland Fomundam

[08:00 – 50:00] Coming to America & Going Back to Africa

• Reading a powerful social media post by Roland
• What I learned in America & how it changed me
• Roland shares his coming to America Story
• Why Roland returned to Africa
• The challenges of settling down in Africa

[37:00 – 1:22:00] Starting up a business in Agriculture 

• Roland shares his journey so far in Agriculture
• Introducing new technology and its complications
• Struggling for acceptance and support from the government
• Starting Green House Ventures and lessons learned so far
• The investment opportunity in Africa's Agriculture available to Africans in the diaspora 
• The results and massive growth stories

[1:22:00 – 1:28:00] Final Discussions

• Final words from Roland Fomundam
• Final words from Anyoh

Tweetable Quotes:

“Most people are living as shadows. There's a genuine purpose in the hearts of people they are not listening to.” - Roland Fomundam

“We cannot keep making the same mistakes and giving the same excuses. We can't keep using the same parables because something has to change and that depends on us.”- Roland Fomundam

 

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Connect with Roland Fomundam

• Roland's Profile on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/roland-fomundam-024215209
• Green House Website: www.greenhouseventures.com

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A New Year always signifies a new start. That usually means new year resolutions and promises to cultivate new habits. Being financially stable always falls amongst the most popular New Year resolutions and that shouldn’t be surprising. Financial freedom is typically the ultimate goal in everyone’s life but not many people know how to achieve this goal; especially not in our African community. You will be surprised at how much information is being made available to us to help sort out our finances, but we tend to not take advantage of that.

 

As a new parent, I have grown very fond of making sure that the finances of me and mine are set for life. They say knowledge is power, and that is why I have here with me Dr. Martin Kwende (featuring Mr. Mark Stewart) to provide us with helpful information on how to attain generational wealth and financial freedom.

 

GUEST BIO:

 

Dr. Martin Kwende, PhD, MBA is a visionary, business owner, entrepreneur and financial professional.  Dr. Kwende was a medical device industry executive, and spent over twenty years in the design and manufacturing of products that go into people.  Dr. Kwende has spent over 7 years in the financial services industry, and has built a fast-growing multi-million dollar business.  He is a God-fearing father and husband, and lives in Silicon Valley, CA.

Things You Will Learn in This Episode: 

[00:01 – 08:00] Introduction

• Introducing the guest - Dr. Martin Kwende & Mr. Mark Stewart

[08:00 – 17:00] Our Guests History with Wealth

• Mr. Mark Stewart history with wealth 
• Dr. Martin Kwende's gives his history with wealth
• The definition of wealth and what it means

[17:00 – 35:00] What is Financial Literacy

• Understanding financial literacy
• What we need to do to build wealth
• Having assets and multiple streams of income
• Dr. Martin Kwende shares a personal story

[35:00 – 50:00] Talking about Generational Wealth

• Options to building generational wealth
• How to invest in assets you can transfer to the next generation
• How to prepare for a better retirement
• Understanding 4O1K and Retirement Plans

[50:00 – 1:11:00] Let's Talk About Life Insurance

• Understanding life insurance
• The types of life insurance
• How much life insurance do you need?
• Life Insurance in Africa

[1:11:00 – 1:23:00] The Importance of Writing a Will

• Understanding will & you need one
• Protecting your family and loved ones
• The popularity of GoFundMe's for funerals

[1:23:00 – 1:29:00] Final Discussions

• Action steps to wealth creation
• Let's get involved in our finances
• Dr. Martin Kwende talks about the impact of the Living African Podcast
• Final words from Dr. Martin Kwende
• Final words from Anyoh

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“The way I define wealth is by the “5 F’s” - Faith, Family, Finance, Fitness and Fun. If you are wealthy, then you have a good balance in those five key areas of life.” - Dr. Martin Kwende

“Growing up in Africa, our ideology of “wealth” is if you have a nice car or a big house and I believe a lot of Africans bring that ideology to the diaspora and end up living above their means.” - Anyoh Fombad

 

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Connect with Dr. Martin Kwende, PhD, MBA:

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - World Financial Group

2221 Oakland Road, Suite 100 / San Jose, CA 95131

Cell: 707-235-6439 / eFax: 408-824-1440

Email: [email protected] / Instagram: @DrMKwende

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You can connect with Anyoh on Facebook (@anyohf), Instagram (@anyohfombad), and Twitter (@anyohfombad).

What exactly is the fourth trimester?

 

This is basically the first three months of a mom and baby’s life after delivery; just like another "trimester" of pregnancy. 

 

While new parents prepare for the baby to come, they often find themselves feeling surprised by how disorienting and overwhelming it is to care for a newborn baby. 

 

For the baby, imagine being in a comfortable space for 9 months and then suddenly taken out of it to an entirely different environment where you have to fend for yourself. You will need time to adjust. 

 

Meanwhile for the mother, imagine trying to recover from childbirth with your body and mind going through huge changes, while trying to accommodate your baby’s needs and take care of yourself. It could quickly get overwhelming.

 

So why are we talking about this?

 

From experience, it is pretty sad to say nobody truly openly talks about such experiences. I personally would’ve loved to know what to expect if someone sat me down to explain the reality of life in the fourth trimester. So, we decided to share our experiences to help someone out there, especially new parents to be. 

 

Although there is certainly joy, the first few months can feel fragmented, unbearably exhausting—and the relentless needs of a newborn can make parents feel like they never get a break.

 

Things You Will Learn in This Episode: 

[00:01 – 04:42] Introduction

• Introducing Eugene, my husband, and giving a little background to this episode

[04:42 – 24:00] Our Labor & Delivery Story

• The sequence of events that led to delivery

[24:00 – 51:00] The Aftermath of Delivery

• Spending our first two days at the hospital
• The sleepless nights and stressful days
• Breastfeeding and its complications
• Baby blues or postpartum depression?
• How we have managed to keep afloat

[51:00 – 59:00] Advice to New Parents

• Seeking the education you need
• Having a strong relationship with your partner
• Asking for help when needed

[59:00 – 1:06:00] Final Discussion

• Eugene & Anyoh share their last words

Tweetable Quotes:

“To all the women out there, always fend for yourself at the end of the day. Can you take a natural delivery without pain meds? If you can, then go for it but don’t do it because people are influencing you because at the end of the day, you gotta lookout for your comfort and that of the baby. It doesn’t make you a stronger woman to choose one method of delivery over the other.” - Anyoh Fombad

 

“I just want to encourage every woman who is trying to look for an OBGYN to now limit your options only to women (female OBGYNs) because you will be surprised to know that the men are actually as good, if not, even better than some of the female oBGYNs out there.” - Anyoh Fombad

 

“For the guys out there, I will really just say if there is one thing you can do, just make yourself available [to support your partner].” - Eugene Mbanya

 

“For new parents, do the best you can to educate yourself on what to expect. It is true that it will never match the actual experience, but seek out some trusted people in your community and ask them to be honest with you to give you feedback on what to expect.” - Eugene Mbanya

 

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Happy New Year fam! 2021 taught me so many lessons! I experienced so many twists and turns, and never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that my life will turn out the way it did by the end of the year! Whether it be a lesson learnt or an experience I had, my story can not be complete without acknowledging the strength of a woman; THE AFRICAN WOMAN! This week, I'd love to share my pregnancy story with you! Again, this is one of those moments where I have to brace myself to be vulnerable, which I must admit, I am still getting used to. Nonetheless, I have to remind myself about the power of vulnerability and owning my story. You see, it’s not that other women don’t deserve appreciation, but African/black women are more likely to encounter fertility-related issues than women of other races. So I know many of my sisters may relate to  my story and this will be the start of creating a safe space for us to empower and encourage each other to know that we are not alone! 

MEET OUR GUESTS

Dr. Temitope Ekwo is a board-certified OB/GYN who was born and raised in Providence, RI where she lived until moving to Washington D.C after high school. She frequently participates in activities within the community to increase patient awareness and education regarding woman’s health issues. Dr. Ekwo is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as a member of the Association of Nigerian Physicians and Texas Medical Association. Her clinical interests include adolescent and teen gynecology, high-risk obstetrics, minimally invasive procedures, outpatient surgeries, contraception, pelvic pain, menopause, health maintenance, and general gynecology. Dr. Ekwo and her staff take pride in providing extraordinary care to their patients during all stages of a woman’s life.

Things You Will Learn in This Episode: 

[00:01 – 04:42] Introduction

• Introducing the guest and sharing a brief background on my story

[04:42 – 27:00] My First Pregnancy Story

• My first pregnancy and its complications
• Explaining terminologies associated with my story
• Extensive education on what happened to my pregnancy
• My horrific experience with miscarriage and hospitalization
• Signs & Symptoms of Miscarriages

[27:00 – 44:00] My Second Pregnancy Story

• My fears of getting pregnant
• Meeting my OB/GYN - Dr. Temitope
• Getting Diagnosis of a possible infertility issue
• Explaining terminologies associated with my diagnosis
• The IVF procedure that never happened
• I got pregnant!

[44:00 – 53:00] My Pregnancy Journey So Far

• The pain & random bleeding 
• Common symptoms of pregnancy
• Recommendations for pregnant women in Africa
• Methods of delivery and their Pros/Cons

[53:00 – 56:00] Final Discussions

• Dr. Ekwo's advice to the community
• Anyoh shares her last words
• How to connect with the guest

Tweetable Quotes:

“To every woman out there - You may have a different story, but I hope we can relate somehow and be more open to sharing our experiences. Most importantly, I hope that we can learn to be more kind and show empathy to one another because we are all fighting battles that nobody knows about." - Anyoh Fombad

 

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