May 15, 2017
Nancy is a newborn baby from Guatemala. She lives with her parents and brother in the country’s rural highlands. Her father works as a laborer in the local countryside, and her mother weaves traditional Mayan textiles to help support the family.
Nancy was born with a cleft lip, making it very difficult for her to breastfeed. Her limited diet does not provide her with sufficient nutrients, and she may soon begin to experience dehydration as well. Nutrition is incredibly important in the early stages of life, and Nancy has been given a preliminary supply of formula to boost her intake.
Our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq, is requesting $1,162 to cover the cost of nutritional counseling, food, and formula for Nancy and her mother. She is scheduled to begin treatment on May 15 at our medical partner’s care center, Clinic Tecpán. With proper nutrition, Nancy will be able to grow healthy and strong.
Nancy is a newborn baby from Guatemala. She lives with her parents and brother in the country's rural highlands. Her father works as a labor...
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July 14, 2017
Nancy underwent lifesaving nutrition treatment.
Since beginning treatment for lactation failure, Nancy has been gaining weight and growing stronger. Nancy’s mother has noted that her daughter has been growing much better since beginning to feed with formula, as Nancy’s cleft lip prevents her from breastfeeding. With continued treatment, we are confident that Nancy will continue to grow and keep on along this healthy trajectory.
Nancy’s mother says, “Thank you to God that institutions such as yours exist and help us. Thank you to the donors, for without you this help would not have been possible. I hope that my daughter can keep growing well so that she can recover and be healthy.”
Since beginning treatment for lactation failure, Nancy has been gaining weight and growing stronger. Nancy’s mother has noted that her daugh...
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