Urukundo is in desperate need of a new nursery because of all the babies being brought. No other Home for Children accepts babies in the District. (the total cost would be around $15,000 to add a nursery on to the existing girl's dorm). Here is the story of our latest arrival:
A 2 week old baby boy is coming this afternoon. His mother died after giving birth. I do not know if he has a name. We are excited for our new family member.
He is here.
This tiny 2 week old baby arrived today.
His story is sad.
His mother gave birth at the hospital but with no money she could not stay there and so was discharged shortly after the birth to return to her village. The village is far out in the hills and a motor bike was the cheapest mode of transportation. The roads are one big rut after another. She got on the bike with her new born son in her arms and started for home.
The ride was rough and she did not heal well after the birth and so started to hemorrhage severely. The ride was over an hour and her life's blood was draining from her body. I am told she died on the way home still clutching her baby boy in her arms.
When the driver realized she was in trouble it was too latethere was nothing he could do. Arlene
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