However, the author claims that this was not a good idea because it increased the rate of maternal and infant mortality in the region. ... The issue of women rape was also evident in the book during the conversation between Monique and the author on female genital mutation. ... The rate of infant and maternal mortality is also high in the region because the author claims that one in every twelve women dies when giving birth while one in every five children do not live to celebrate their fifth birthday. ... Even though the story narrative narrates much about midwifery, and infant and maternal m...

• Word Count: 1541
• Approx Pages: 6
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate