Mariam is a 16-year-old young woman from Uganda. She and her husband, Caleb, are expecting their first child. Mariam is a subsistence farmer who grows potatoes, cassava, beans, maize, and other crops. Her husband picks tea to earn extra money to help support the family.
In her free time, Mariam enjoys attending church, making baskets, and watching netball games. Mariam is excited about being a new mother and is looking forward to nursing her baby.
Because she is young, Mariam’s 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 February 2, 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, Mariam and her baby will be monitored by the hospital staff.
Mariam has subsidized her payment by $4. Our medical partner, The Kellermann Foundation, is requesting an additional $241 to fund her care. The requested $241 pays for antenatal visits, lab tests, medication, and three nights of hospital stay.
“I pray that God blesses the donors in everything they do. I thank them so much for helping with my treatment,” says Mariam.