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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 1H 8M

The Truth About Childbirth, FGM and Women's Health in Nigeria | Dr Adefunke | ITASS

from Is This A Safe Space? · host Osasbaby

In this International Women's Day episode, Dr Adefunke joins Osasbaby to discuss the injustices Nigerian women still face — medically, sexually, and socially. From being shamed for expressing pain during childbirth, to the ongoing reality of FGM, fibroids, and sexual health denial, this conversation is one every Nigerian woman (and man) needs to hear. Sponsored by Lasgidi Crush.In this episode we cover:- Why women in Nigeria are shamed for screaming during childbirth- The reality of fibroids and reproductive health in Nigeria- FGM: what it is and why it still happens- Period health and what women aren't being told- Sexual health rights and access in Nigeria- Dr Adefunke's message to Nigerian women about knowing their rightsSubscribe and join the conversation! Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.Join the conversation using: #ITASS #ITASSPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itass_podX (Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/ITASS_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IsthisasafespacepodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itasspodSubstack: https://www.osasbaby.substack.com#WomensHealthNigeria #IWD #FGMNigeria #NigerianWomen #ReproductiveHealth #FibroidsNigeria #NigerianPodcast #LagosPodcast #ITASSPod #IsThisASafeSpace #DrAdefunke #LasgidiCrush #WomensRightsNigeria

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