UYI is a short story that seeks to give an insight into the lives of pregnant women and their mental health struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic. The vulnerability of the pregnancy state is one that requires utmost care and support, including access to good sexual and reproductive health care and mental health services. With the rise of COVID-19 cases in the world, this has resulted to leaving women in a state of anxiety, doing no good to their mental health. As we explore the life of UYI, we delve into the reality that a number of pregnant women might be going through, perculiary in these tough and uncertain times, as well as the need for support from other women.

Osazuwa Adesuwa Modupe is a Nigerian ardent believer of storytelling as a transformative tool. She is a final year medical student at the University of Lagos. She has over three years experience working on social impact projects addressing quality healthcare delivery and community development, and she currently serves as the Lead of the Medical Team at Restructure Africa.

 

Adesuwa is also an alumna of Young African Leaders' Initiative (YALI) and has received training in social change leadership from Leading Change Institute of Kansas State University. 

Adesuwa enjoys baking and listening to people’s stories and experiences. She also looks forward to spending time by herself and has a very beautiful smile !