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Having a baby in Nepal

by catherinea | October 28, 2009

I’m on the phone with a colleague in Nepal. It’s quiet in the office these days but busier than ever in the hospital, he tells me. All because autumn is full-blown holiday season in Nepal.

All these festivals, the abundant food, best wishes and family gatherings make the autumn the perfect time for giving birth. And that’s where things turn less joyous, I learn. Having a baby in Nepal is not something to look forward to.

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