In the developing world, more than 800 mothers die in childbirth of preventable causes everyday
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`In the developing world,
more than 800 mothers die in childbirth
of preventable causes
everyday
postpartum bleeding
infection
HIV/AIDS
malaria
malnutrition
In the developing world,
more than 10,000 newborns die
everyday
But Jesus said:
“I have come
that they might have LIFE
and have it more abundantly.”
John 10:10
HOW?
How can at-risk mothers and babies
living in poverty in the developing world
have life
How can at-risk mothers and babies
living in poverty in the developing world
have life
more abundantly?
At the Mother Health International birth center
in Uganda, east Africa,
midwives …
Mother Health International midwives provide:
* prenatal care and education
* a safe, clean center for childbirth
* postpartum care for mothers and babies
* breastfeeding support
* healthy newborn screenings
LIFE MORE ABUNDANTLY
christianmidwife.org
Supplies NeededMedical Supplies
* Gloves* Delees* Ambu bags for infants* Good surgical scissors* Fetascopes (with longer tubing)* Blood pressure cuffs* Good dopplers, doppler gel & batteries* Good headlamps & batteries* Special request: light-weight, working laptop
Family Supplies * Cotton baby blankets &
hats * Cotton baby clothes* Cloth diapers & diaper covers
Thanks to the World Health Organization for statistics, Mother Health International for photos, Andrew Beal for music, and Alice Holthuis for technological assistance.