Nairobi, March 23 -- In 2017, Josephine Mwende, a woman living with cerebral palsy, got pregnant with her first child. Given her condition, she was excited to give birth since most women with intellectual disabilities don't achieve that milestone. She immediately started seeking antenatal care in a private medical facility in preparation for childbirth.

Unfortunately, she was turned away from multiple hospitals when she went to give birth. A significant number of women living with disabilities are facing formidable barriers when seeking essential reproductive healthcare services.

Two women reveal the daunting obstacles they have encountered. The struggle for equitable access to reproductive health remains a critical issue, and their voi...