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Is being childless a taboo in Africa?
Childlessness affects millions of women and couples around the world. Infertility in the man or woman is sometimes the cause, as can be the presence of a medical condition or untreated illness.
Women across Africa report that not having a child is often frowned upon, and sometimes carries a stigma.
Market-goers in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, share their views with 麻豆社 Africa's Bola Mosuro.
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