I read this post on another friends’ blog recently. They live in Haiti and spent a day at Heartline working with Beth and Jonna. Here’s what they had to say after their visit:
Beth & Jonna, midwives at Heartline who teach Child Development Classes every Thursday
“We’ve had opportunities to hang out with John and Beth McHoul from Heartline Ministries. Let me give you just an idea of the difference these people are making …
According to (a medical missionary) the work at Heartline is one of the most effective and most needed ministries going on in Haiti. This doctor works with some of the poorest people on the island. According to him, in the demographic that he serves, the mortality rate for children birth to 1 year old is … ready for this? … 1 in 2. Half of the poorest kids in Haiti die before their first birthday.
Many of these babies die during birth as a result of unsterile birthing practices. Many more die during their first year because mothers don’t breastfeed and instead use dirty, contaminated water to give formula to their babies.
Mama's & Babies in Heartline Child Development Class
Heartline is working with these women to give them prenatal care. The women then give birth at Heartline’s birthing center where these women are loved and treated with respect. Then Beth works with each mother to help them get started with breastfeeding their babies.
Heartline turns out lots of healthy mothers and healthy babies.”
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Healthy Haitian Baby--we want to see more of these!!
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