Sajila is a working mother living in the Korail slum of Dhaka City, Bangladesh.
Like most slums, the Korail slum lacks access to clean water, reliable electricity, and health services.
The slums are formed on government owned land and those living there do so illegally.
Saikat Mojumder is a photographer who spent time with Sajila and her family, beginning when she was four months pregnant.
His photos depict the harsh conditions women are forced to endure during pregnancy and birth.
Mojumder's photos were published on blog Pineapple And Milk. With his permission, we are republishing them here along with his comments.
Sajila is 34 and pregnant. She sits amidst the bleak environment of the Korail slum in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She has a husband, mother-in-law, and three children in her family. Her husband cannot support the family himself, so Sajila works as a day laborer to support him.
Published with permission from Saikat Mojumder.
Sajila comforts her son while she tolerates terrible pain herself.
Published with permission from Saikat Mojumder.
Even during her pregnancy, Sajila worked as a day laborer because her family will starve if she does not.
Published with permission from Saikat Mojumder.
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