Meet Eda, a 32-year-old mother of six with her seventh child on the way. She speaks Mayan Ki’chee’ and lives in central Guatemala with her family.
Now in the homestretch of her pregnancy, Eda has suddenly begun to experience severe headaches, swelling in her legs, and blurry vision. Her blood pressure is also steadily rising. Our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq (WK), tells us that these are signs of preeclampsia. Without care, Eda is susceptible to serious complications, including seizures, for the duration of her pregnancy.
“She’s never had trouble with preeclampsia before, and all of her other pregnancies have been uncomplicated,” the WK teams says of Eda. “For these reasons, she is quite frightened about what might be going on, and she’s come to us for help. She and her family have limited financial resources, and they can’t afford to pay for medications or hospital appointments.”
With $310, we’ll be able to cover Eda’s care and help WK to manage her health during this important time.
