#WomensHealth #MaternalHealth #FemTechIn this episode of Blush and Bloom, host Gigi sits down with Dr. Patience — medical doctor, public health specialist, and founder of MyLurah, a femtech platform designed for African women. She’s also the co-founder of the Mom and Me Foundation, a maternal and child health NGO working to reduce preventable deaths in Nigeria.Dr. Patience shares how her background in clinical medicine and public health led her to create MyLurah — a digital platform that bridges the gap between traditional and modern care. Together, we explore why language, culture, and trust are key to improving women’s health outcomes and what it takes to design digital tools that truly serve African women.🌸 In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why maternal care must extend beyond childbirth The importance of culturally aware and multilingual healthcare Challenges of building femtech for African women How poverty and education shape health outcomes The future of women’s health innovation in Africa⏱ Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 00:30 – Meet Dr. Patience — Founder of MyLurah 01:20 – Why she started Mom and Me Foundation 05:06 – The reality of postpartum care in Nigeria 11:19 – Building apps that reflect African women’s lives 20:15 – Why language and culture matter in digital health 31:00 – What people get wrong about maternal health 37:58 – The myth of the “strong Black woman” in healthcare 43:54 – Fibroids, vitamin D, and lifestyle challenges 49:17 – The future of public health and femtech in Africa 1:04:46 – What she’d tell her 15-year-old self 1:11:21 – Why “Asele” means chosen — and why this episode is personal💬 Episode Highlights🔹 Dr. Patience explains how MyLurah was born out of her work at Mom and Me Foundation, which focuses on antenatal education, postpartum follow-ups, and women’s empowerment in northern Nigeria.🔹 She discusses how 20 % of global maternal deaths occur in Nigeria — and how language, literacy, and cultural sensitivity can change that.🔹 We dive into how community once defined women’s health in Africa and why rebuilding that sense of support is crucial today.🔹 From vitamin D deficiency to overlooked postpartum complications, Dr. Patience shares practical steps every woman should know about preventive care.About Our GuestDr. Patience is a medical doctor, public health expert, and femtech founder passionate about transforming maternal and child health in Africa. She leads MyLurah, a digital health platform for African women, and co-founded the Mom and Me Foundation, a nonprofit tackling maternal mortality through education and access.Connect with Dr. Patience:• LinkedIn• MyLurah Website• Mom and Me FoundationConnect with Gigi (Host):LinkedIn🎧 Listen & ExploreSpotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeMore from AseleWebsite | Try the Asele App | Join the WhatsApp Community | Instagram | LinkedInWhat does “care that speaks your language” mean to you? Share your thoughts and tag us @asele.tech — let’s keep this conversation going.🔔 Don’t forget to follow and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.

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