Breath of Life Haiti

With a population of 10 million, Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Only about 25% of births in Haiti are attended by a skilled provider. Most women do not receive prenatal, postnatal or newborn care.

As a result, Haiti is the most dangerous country in the Western Hemisphere to give birth. Most of these maternal deaths are caused by eclampsia, sepsis, and postpartum hemorrhage (bleeding). In other words, most of these deaths are preventable.

Every month our midwives and brith assistant catch 13-15 babies. Women are are registered into the program, immediately started on prenatal vitamins provided by Vitamin Angels, and begin routine prenatal care.

A one-time amount of $110 covers prenatal, delivery, postnatal and newborn care to a woman and baby. At each clinic visit the women learn about pregnancy, birth and newborn care. Some of the topics include: baby development in the womb, sanitation, nutrition, preparing for labor, signs of labor, breastfeeding, newborn care, etc.