Director-General of the National Service Authority, Ruth Dela Seddoh, has described one of her childbirth experiences as “extremely difficult,” revealing that she endured 48 hours of labour before undergoing a caesarean section.
Speaking to MzGee, Seddoh said she initially insisted on natural childbirth, despite prolonged labour and increasing complications.
“After 48 hours… I was almost out of this world,” she said, recounting the intensity of the experience.
She explained that the labour did not progress as expected, and medical intervention became necessary after extended hours of pain.
“I had insisted that I wanted to go natural, but in the end, I had to undergo a caesarean section,” she said, adding that in hindsight, she believes she should have opted for the procedure earlier.
“I should have opted for it earlier,” she added.
Beyond the delivery itself, Seddoh said her recovery was complicated by her decision to return to work shortly after childbirth. According to her, this resulted in her surgical stitches reopening, requiring further medical attention.
“I went back to work in less than a week… and the stitches opened. I had to go back to the hospital,” she said.
She described the experience as a turning point in her understanding of maternal health and recovery, particularly for women in demanding roles.
Drawing from this, she advised women to plan childbirth carefully, especially in relation to work commitments and the availability of support systems.
“If you have the chance to plan, try and plan… because if you don’t have anybody around you, it will be extremely difficult,” she said.
The mother of three girls also highlighted the broader challenges faced by working mothers, noting that the absence of reliable childcare and family support can significantly increase the burden on women.
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