Something that I am pretty passionate about is maternal health, not only in the US, but also around the world. One of the most devastating, but treatable, problems that plague women's health are fistulas. Fistulas are injuries that occur to a mother's pelvic floor while giving birth. In most cases, in developed nations, fistulas are repaired and the mother can live a normal life. However, in developing or third world countries, these injuries leave women, at the very least, crippled with a humiliating condition and in some cases lead to death of the mother and/or baby.
The Fistula Foundation states: "We believe that no woman should have to suffer a life of shame and isolation for trying to bring a child into the world. We are dedicated to raising awareness of and funding for fistula repair, prevention, and educational programs worldwide to help eradicate fistula." The Fistula Foundation funds programs and organizations that provide surgery to women with fistulas in 18 developing nations in the world.
You can help. You can help by spreading awareness and by donating. If you look on the "Gear" tab of my blog, you will notice at the bottom that all the profits of the baby and mama things that I make go to the Fistula Foundation. Also, a portion of my doula earnings also go there. This is an easy way for women to help women and to end suffering and death in the world.
If you want to learn more, visit http://www.fistulafoundation.org/index.html.
I believe with all my heart that we can make a difference!
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