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Rose Kahandari was determined to give her unborn baby the best possible start in life. She attended antenatal clinics, followed medical advice and hoped to carry her pregnancy to term and deliver safely.
But as her pregnancy progressed, severe headaches, persistent fatigue and difficulties eating began to take a toll. At about 32 weeks, a routine antenatal visit revealed that her blood pressure was high.
“I used to have very severe morning sickness,” Rose recalled, describing the challenges she experienced while balancing pregnancy with her responsibilities as a teacher. She said the pregnancy became increasingly difficult as she developed severe headaches and struggled with everyday activities.