In the developing world, more than 800 mothers die in childbirth of preventable causes everyday

`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.