Precious Nabwire nearly died giving birth to her fourth child. If Kenyan gynaecologists have their way, a drug to control bleeding after childbirth will be licensed, offering greater protection to tens of thousands of women facing similar danger.
Her daughter - named Chausiku, "she of the night", in honour of her arrival just past midnight - was born in Nabwire's home.
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