Naturinda is a 20-year-old wife and expectant mother from Uganda. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF), tells us that her husband works as a carpenter and is the sole provider for their growing family.
Naturinda is currently 35 weeks pregnant with her first child. Her doctor recently discovered that she is carrying a baby with macrosomia, or a body that is too large for a vaginal birth. “This is likely to be impossible for her to push and deliver the baby normally,” her doctor shares. Attempting a vaginal birth could lead to vaginal tearing and excessive bleeding, which could be fatal.
Her doctor recommends that she have an cesarian (C) section to deliver her baby safely. According to AMHF, “A C-section will enable Naturinda to deliver a live healthy baby.”
Naturinda’s C-section costs $160, which will cover surgical expenses along with a four day hospital stay to ensure that her baby is healthy and she has a smooth recovery.
“I hope my baby is safe after the surgery,” says Naturinda.