Florence is 37 years old and the fourth born in a family of six. Along with her siblings, she did not manage to continue with her studies due to financial challenges. As a result, they started taking on work they could find in order to survive. Florence got married and was blessed with five kids. She has lost two of her children and now has three living children. Her three kids are all in school (Grades 6,4 and nursery school).
Florence is a small-scale farmer who grows maize and beans for home consumption. Her husband is also a casual laborer. He picks khat for the community members. Through their effort, they are able to raise an income for their family, but it is very limited to supporting basic needs. They live in a small timber house within their father’s home.
Florence presented at the hospital expecting and at term. Given her medical history and current health status for her and the baby, the medical team recommends a c-section delivery feeling that a failure to attend to her condition may risk losing the baby or complications including uterine rapture.
Florence shared, “I am pleading for help to save my life and my baby.”