Renowned footballer Victor Wanyama’s wife, Serah Teshna, has opened up about her experience giving birth in Canada, revealing that she did not spend a single cent on her pregnancy journey.

Sharing the details through a post on TikTok, Serah disclosed that the entire process, from her first prenatal appointment to delivery, was fully covered under Canada’s healthcare system.

She noted that she attended twelve prenatal appointments without paying any consultation or service fees.

In addition to her regular clinic visits, Serah revealed that she received the D Tap vaccine, which protects both the mother and unborn baby from diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis, completely free of charge.

She also underwent a glucose test, commonly used to check for gestational diabetes, which was offered at no cost.

As part of her routine care, she had a cervical screening, another critical procedure in safeguarding maternal health, and again, she was not required to pay for it.

Throughout her pregnancy, Serah was also subjected to four separate blood tests, all of which were fully covered.

Furthermore, she received all required ultrasounds, including early and later stage scans, entirely for free.

The only expense she mentioned incurring during the entire process was for parking at the hospital, which cost her 25 Canadian dollars [approximately KSh 2,300].

“How much I paid throughout my pregnancy in Canada: 12 prenatal appointments = 0. D Tap Vaccine = Free. Glucose Test = Free. Cervical screening = Free. 4 Blood Tests = Free. Ultrasounds = Free. Parking = $25. I hope this helps. Please read the caption,” Serah posted.

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Following her post, netizens shared their own experiences, and while some narrated how they had similar maternity care in overseas countries, others lamented how some services that were introduced were removed.

Here are some of the reactions from social media users:

@Milkshake said:

“We had Linda Mama, Rachel Ruto, choose something else. I wish we could elect 1st ladies. Margaret really loved women.”

@CJ Kipsui said:

“Our First Lady is failing us terribly. This is what mothers had before 2022.”

@official Nakusi said:

“Aki, the way I loved your acting skills, please come and drop us a movie, we as your fans we are suffering.”

Martha said:

“I was admitted for two months, had a premature baby, stayed for another month, and I paid nothing, all thanks to Margaret.”

@chiwo_nabwile said:

“If only taxes were put to good use here in Kenya. Anything that is state-owned is a nightmare.”

In October 2024, Serah revealed that she and footballer Wanyama welcomed their second child in May.

She shared heartwarming photos of their baby girl bonding with her father, along with a touching message about the joy she has brought into their lives.

Fans congratulated the couple and sent well wishes for their growing family as they hoped to see their faces soon.

Source: TUKO.co.ke