In a video that has gone viral on social media, popular skitmaker Maraji has urged pregnant women to seek respectful and compassionate antenatal care.
Maraji, known for her humorous and relatable skits, took a serious tone as she recounted her experiences and observations.
“I swear, nothing confuses me more than women showing women hell when they are put to bed,” she began.
She emphasised the importance of having supportive midwives and advised against staying in hospitals where staff are overly harsh or dismissive during antenatal visits, warning that such behaviour would only worsen during labour.
She stressed that antenatal care should be a time when pregnant women are treated with utmost care and respect.
She likened the ideal treatment to a system where healthcare providers assist and treat expectant mothers with kindness and patience.
The skitmaker also shared a positive personal experience, recounting the birth of her second son, where she was treated exceptionally well by the midwives. “Every time I remember the birth of my second son, I am happy. In fact, it’s almost always like, I miss giving birth because it was such a smooth experience. The midwives were beautifully kind. They treated me like an egg,”
By Kayowa Adegboyega
