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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mungatana, MGH",
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    "content": "I will just spend maybe five or so minutes. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this Bill establishes a proper system for the care of new borns and women who have just given birth. In this country, we have never legislated on issues that pertain to our women or to the detail that this Bill has sought to do, yet our women are the ones who bear the brunt of most economic activities. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I came to learn that even when the governors and the Members of Parliament (MPs) are giving the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), forms to fill, it is our women who are on those queues for getting those forms done because of their children. However, when it comes to legislation, we have sort of put them behind. I this opportunity to just thank Sen. Ogola for this job that she has done. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I support this Bill. One of the reasons is that it has given a clear way on how to deal with the mental issues and postpartum care that is required when our women have gone through the process of childbirth. In our custom amongst the Pokomo people, though the custom is slowly disappearing, there used to be a proper way of looking after the mothers who are about to give birth and immediately after. We used to have those who we call Hakavis. A woman who was about to give birth would be taken care of by the older women. The older women would come and station themselves with the expectant mother. They would be given proper care, special food and massage. They would be taken care of in every possible way, so that the baby could come out safely. Even after the baby comes out, the woman is also supported since they are taken care of physically by the older women who have gone through the experiences. After a period of 30 days, when you come to meet your wife after they are in that ceremony of The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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