Special delivery: proud new mothers in the world’s poorest country

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http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2015/nov/16/special-delivery-proud-new-mothers-malawi-simulemba-health-centre?CMP=share_btn_fb

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There’s no running water or electricity at the Simulemba health centre in Malawi – and patients have to walk for hours to get there. Photographer Jenny Lewis captures the smiles of women who have battled every obstacle to give birth.

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Rita Shaba with baby Ruth by photographer JENNY LEWIS

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