Meet Claire, a 17-year-old expecting mother from Uganda. Claire lives in a rural village with her mother and six siblings. During her free time, she enjoys evening walks and visiting relatives. Claire is also an avid fan of sports. Before she become pregnant, she loved playing net ball and football.
Because of Claire’s age, 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 May 26, she will begin to receive supplements and attend antenatal checkups and health education classes. She will deliver her baby in the hospital, and she will undergo a C-section if necessary. After birth, Claire and her baby will be monitored by the hospital staff.
Our medical partner, The Kellermann Foundation, is requesting $241 to fund hospital monitoring for Claire. Post-delivery, Claire is looking forward to going back to farming and starting a business to support her baby, mother, and siblings.