In the Democratic Republic of Congo, women bear the pressure of having baby boys, even when it conflicts with their personal choices or their health.
Gloria Masanka almost died giving birth to her first child. She later lost twins and endured years of dangerous high blood pressure during pregnancy.
Now, holding her youngest daughter in her arms, she says she does not want any more children.
But in the eyes of her family, her work is not done.
She said she doesn’t want to have more children. But she has two daughters, and there is pressure to have boys.
