After building our big orphanage, we never thought we would build a Birthing Center! We had a very small clinic at that time, and our doctors had many patients that were pregnant. However, some women would give birth on the way to the clinic, or when they were standing in line to see the doctor! Sometimes, the baby would “drop out,” while the mother was standing in line to see the doctor!

Many mothers in Haiti die during childbirth for many reasons. I was in a mud hut one time when I saw a mother giving birth… The husband grabbed his “rusty razor blade” from under the old mattress to cut the cord before I could do anything!! Then, he grabbed some “dirty rags” off the ground to stop the bleeding!! That was it! We knew God wanted a beautiful Birthing Center for the poor, that would provide safety and “dignity,” for the mothers. When the mothers come to our beautiful Birthing Center, they receive consultations, examinations, ultrasounds, medicines, vitamins, baby clothes, and other items! We must save the lives of the mothers, otherwise, there will be more “orphans” in Haiti. Thank you and God bless you.

Sherry