Woman pregnant with Fibroids begs for freedom
By Guardian Exclusive
18 December 2019 |
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For how long can one endure the pains of carrying what looks like a baby but is not? For Adesola Adenji, she has been living with fibroids since 2005 and she needs your help.
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