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Maternal Health Foundation

A safe birth is every new mother's right

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FISTULA - A film to promote better maternal health care globally.

Imagine a World…

In Sub-Saharan Africa the nearest health facility is often a two-day walk away, resulting in a 1 in 16 risk of dying from pregnancy or childbirth. This is the world where millions of women live – a world where childbirth injuries are far too common.

Prolonged obstructed labor in regions where C-section delivery is not possible result in childbirth injuries like obstetric fistula. Often, women are in labor for days and the babies are stillborn.

Internal damage causes grieving mothers to uncontrollably leak urine or feces, or both. Often rejected by their communities, they live in isolation.

But these injuries are preventable and treatable.

The Holistic Model of Care

Our vision is a world without childbirth injuries. The Maternal Health Fund supports world-renowned doctors, researchers, and hospitals. Because we work with the best surgeons we can treat women with cutting-edge, compassionate care to ensure all mothers can have safe births.

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Prevention & Education

We support programs that prevent fistula: excellent prenatal care, ultrasound, patient delivery plans, and relevant information—all in an atmosphere of safety and positive anticipation.

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Treatment

All women deserve to live free of debilitating childbirth injuries. In Uganda, Terrewode Women’s Community Hospital provides free transportation and childbirth injury repair by specially trained and skilled doctors and nurses.

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Reintegration

Emotional support from peers and staff continue after surgery. Classes help women prepare to return home with new skills, self-confidence and pride, able to successfully rejoin their families and communities.

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Labor of Love - Ethiopian Motherhood

We are ecstatic to partner with Bushulo Mother, Newborn and Child Health Specialty Center (MNCH-SC) in Sidama, Ethiopia. Learn how CEO Sister Thi and Medical Director Dr. Bereket are helping creating a beacon for maternal and child health to be replicated across Ethiopia and beyond.

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