Mariama was delighted that her second baby was a son. 

When Mariama was 15, her sister died giving birth. 

Sadio told his son, "You are strong."

Babies born with defects in West Africa start life as victims of superstition that abnormalities are signs of a curse. 

Adenidji was a dedicated Muslim who arrived at the Mercy Ships patient screening. 

Odette Wilson was a mother of four children living in the port city of Lome, Togo. 

"If you want me to come back to church, God, find some way to make my face normal." That was Bagnangui's prayer. 

In West Africa, a child with bowed legs is considered cursed by evil spirits. 

Serah is from Taomasina, Madagascar and was born with clubfeet. Her parents were determined to get treatment. 

Balkissa was born with an abnormal growth on her tongue.