Meet Woman, 39 Years-Old With 38 Children

 

 

A 39-year-old mother in Kabimbiri village, Mukono District in Uganda has given birth to an astonishing 38 children. Villagers have given the mother, Mariam Nabatanzi Babirye, the nickname of Nalongo Muzaala Bana, which means "the twin mother who produces quadruplets." In what must be some sort of record, Mariam has six sets of twins, four sets of triplets, three sets of quadruplets and two single births. Mariam said she was married off at an early age to a polygamous and gave birth to twins for the fist time at the age of 13.

Vocabulary:
1. Polygamous - having more than one mate.
2. Quadruplets - any group or combination of four.
3. Struggle - make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction.

 

Questions:
1. Who is Mariam Nabatanzi Babirye?
2. How did Nalongo Muzaala Bana ended up with 38 children
3. What is Nalongo Muzaala Bana struggle in raising her kids?
4. What are the possible effects of having too much children?
5. Do you believe in family planning?