27-year-old Sharon lives her husband and their four-year-old daughter in Uganda. Together, they work as subsistence farmers who grow cassava, potatoes, and millet. To earn an income, Sharon’s husband does casual labor in the community. During her free time, Sharon likes playing with her daughter. She is an excellent weaver, and she weaves baskets to sell in the local markets or to give as gifts to her friends.
Sharon is currently pregnant with her second child. Her doctors consider her pregnancy to be high-risk. They recommend that she receive medical attention before, during, and after labor to ensure a safe delivery. On November 9, she will begin to receive supplements and attend antenatal checkups and health education classes. She will deliver her baby in the hospital, and her baby will be examined by a midwife. After birth, Sharon and her baby will be monitored by the hospital staff.
$241 will fund all medical costs associated with Sharon’s pregnancy, including three nights in the hospital, one postpartum visit, and four antenatal visits. Sharon and her husband are paying $4 towards medical expenses.
Sharon is looking forward to having her baby and sending him or her to school. Sharon hopes to name her child “Emma,” and she hopes that he or she will love and care for the family and the community.
“God bless all the people that are supporting my safe delivery,” says Sharon.