When Hope arrived at Adara-supported Nakaseke Hospital, she was scared for her life and that of her baby. At just seven months pregnant, Hope had started bleeding at home. She was rushed to the hospital, where the team quickly assessed the situation and prepared for an emergency caesarean section.
In the operating theatre, Hope gave birth to a tiny baby girl, Eva. Unfortunately, Eva was small and sick – too weak to cry and had yellowish skin. She was immediately transferred to the hospital’s special care baby unit (SCBU) where newborns receive extra care. Hope was overwhelmed by how small her daughter was. But she also felt relief knowing that Eva was surrounded by skilled doctors, midwives and nurses committed to helping her survive and thrive.
Eva faced challenges early on, especially with breastfeeding. But with the support of nurses and midwives, she made progress. By the end of her first week, she was able to breastfeed on her own. Day by day, Eva grew stronger in the SCBU until she was well enough to go home.
Hope is deeply grateful for the care they both received. Today, baby Eva is healthy and developing, and continues to breastfeed well.
“If it wasn’t for the health workers at Nakaseke Hospital, my baby wouldn’t be alive,” she says. “They worked so hard to take care of her and encouraged me every day.”
Hope dreams of a bright future for her daughter. She wishes Eva that will become a doctor to help save other babies like herself.
