Lavender prepares for her first child

Lavender is expecting her first child. Unable to finish her high school education because she could not afford the school fees, Lavender stayed at home and helped care for her younger brothers and sisters. Now, she is preparing to start her own family, and can do so safely with the maternal health kit you provided!

Each kit includes a mosquito net to sleep under, water treatment drops to provide clean water for her entire pregnancy, a laboratory test for ongoing evaluations of maternal health, and medications including malaria prophylaxis, deworming, ferrous sulfate and folic acid. In addition, mothers visit the Med25 clinic each month during their pregnancy to receive maternal education and check ups from clinic professionals.

The biggest challenge Lavender has faced during her pregnancy is getting access to clean water. Because of a six month drought which significantly impacted her community, Lavender’s only water source has been Lake Victoria. She says what she is most excited for in this kit is the water guard, as she will be able to clean all the water she needs during her pregnancy.

Thank you for protecting Lavender against water borne illnesses which take the lives of many in her community!