The Groanings for Redemption in Urban Philippines.
As you enter the Shiphrah Birthing Home, you will be greeted with a welcoming smile from one of the Filipina midwives. You’ll see brightly colored walls, pictures of pregnant women and newborn children and an array of brightly colored decorations. As you walk forward, you’ll enter the first birthing room. It is small, with two single beds, one against each wall. Its sacred walls are painted a bright yellow, and pink curtains hang from the windows that overlook the prenatal area. In my six months...
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