Motherhood’s joy dimmed by kidney disease

MANILA, Philippines — In the past six months, Manelyn “Mane” Baay and her husband, Joel, have experienced both joy and despair.

Late last year, the couple from Tagbilaran City, Bohol, welcomed their baby, Emmanuel.

But in April, Mane, who is only 35 years old, was diagnosed with Stage 5 chronic kidney disease after undergoing tests ...