Madamn Jonise lived in the village of Ti Source, which is located about 45 kilometers (about 28 miles) from our Birthing Center. The gangs have left this neighborhood “looking like a ghost town!” This is where the gangs have settled…
In this small village, several mothers have lost their lives after childbirth, and newborns have not found any adequate care due to the lack of healthcare facilities and security. These villages are “very, very poor!”
Madamn Jonise is “machann” (a lady who has a business buying and re-selling).
In the second month of her pregnancy, Madamn Jonise’s husband abandoned her, so she had to return to live with her mother in a one-room place. Despair, grief, and depression pushed her to have an abortion. After unsuccessful attempts, and with advice from her friends, she came to our Birthing Center. On her first visit, her ultrasound said that she was carrying twins! This news “shocked her,” but she ended up accepting it. On the day of delivery, it took her over an hour to walk the dusty road and difficult paths in order to reach our Birthing Center. Along the way, the first child was born! As soon as she arrived at our Birthing Center, she was quickly welcomed by our staff. The midwives rushed her to our delivery room and took care of the first baby at 1.7 mg (about 3.7 pounds).
Jonise was struggling to deliver the second child as she was losing blood and was struggling. She received IV Fluid and some drugs (pain killers).
Thank the Lord, her two new “baby boys” are in good health! She was happy and grateful for the birth of her babies and also for the nice gifts of clothing and blankets.
Jonise is thankful for the Birthing Center, a clean place for a poor mother to give birth! She was also thankful for the onesies (thank you, Miss Jeanie) and for the box of new clothing, blankets, and all the things a newborn needs!! Special thanks to John Boldt and his wife for the wonderful items that were donated!!!
God bless each and every one of our partners! You make such an “impact” on the lives of the poor.
Sherry