Key Points
- The couple recount a labour emergency and oxygen delay. They say slow care worsened their baby’s start.
- A teaching hospital demanded registration before urgent help. The father begged staff while the child gasped.
- Their daughter lives with a long-term condition today. They launch a cerebral palsy awareness plan this.
Comedian MC Mbakara and his wife Lolo share a painful birth story. They say their daughter, Eke Mama, lacked oxygen at birth. Their account focuses on delays and poor kit in labour.
Lolo says check-ups were smooth until the delivery day. Labour stalled, and the baby did not cry. They argue readiness improves when resident doctors shift limit applies.
What the parents recall
The couple say nurses urged more pushing as fear rose. They allege staff brought an empty cylinder and a liquid. “The baby was fine all through,” Lolo said.
Delays, oxygen search, and lasting impact
At a teaching hospital, registration came before urgent care. Mbakara pleaded, “Please attend to my baby first.” They say oxygen finally arrived, yet support lasted over ten days.
Staff later admitted the theatre lacked oxygen that morning. The family say they fetched a cylinder from another block. Lolo added, “That was the beginning of everything.”
Social comments captured sympathy, shock, and advice for the family. Usernames included vadaudeh, kitclothings, and florence_tairon with short notes. Others were nyen_ori, kamal_nimatu, sopemilion_cars, and queenvoices_11 too.
The parents now plan a long push for cerebral palsy awareness. They call it a new start after years of strain. Their cerebral palsy awareness drive outlines goals for gear, training, and support.
Birth asphyxia reduces oxygen flow to a newborn’s brain. Quick support often prevents long-term harm or disability. Experts say training and working gear improve those outcomes.
Nigeria’s hospitals battle staff pressure and ageing equipment. Audit reports cite poor upkeep across many state facilities. Families face bills while chasing care between wards.
MC Mbakara uses his platform to push for safer births. He says the story is proof change must come. Lolo wants clear drills for emergencies in labour rooms.
The family did not name the private clinic or nurses. They have not shared a response from the teaching hospital. Our newsroom will update if either institution replies.
Supporters also asked for better oxygen banks in labour wards. Some urged donations for therapy and assistive devices. The parents say they will share verified channels soon.
Eke Mama remains central to their promise of daily care. They describe joy when small signs of response appear. They thank family members who stand by them.
