Every mother matters. Every baby matters.
Sometimes, the importance of Caring for Kiriwina’s work is best told through one mother’s story.
In Kiriwina, our village birth attendant supervisor, Caroleen, and our wonderful VBA volunteers, including Dulcie, sat beside a mother labouring at home, sharing the privilege of being welcomed into that deeply personal space. When labour became difficult, our attendants recognised that she needed further care and referred her to Losuia.
Today, mother and baby are safe.
This is the vital work of village birth attendants: being there for women during labour, supporting them when only their help is needed, recognising when more help is needed, and connecting mothers and babies with health-centre care.
It is a story of compassion, good judgement and knowing when to act. It captures what Caring for Kiriwina’s work means for women, children, and their families.
From home to health centre, hand in hand.
Header image: Wonderful VBA Supervisor Snr Caroleen, one of the fabulous VBA leaders, Dulcie, and Mother and Baby at LHC, safe and sound.
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