About US – Bloome Foundation For Mother & Child

I KNOW THAT I CAN’T SOLVE ALL THE MATERNAL HEALTH CHALLENGES IN THE WORLD BY MYSELF. I NEED AND WANT OTHERS TO JOIN ME.

-Christy Turlington

Nigeria is the second largest contributor to the under–five and maternal mortality rate in the world. The country has about 3 million pregnant and new mothers annually. But 1 in 13 of these women will die from pregnancy and childbirth complications. The country also has about 4010 births per day, and 1 in 5 of these babies will not live to see their fifth birthday. The country loses about 2,300 under-five year olds and 145 women of childbearing age every day.

Most of these deaths are preventable. According to WHO, Good antenatal care can prevent the major causes of neonatal mortality in Nigeria—neonatal tetanus, malaria, maternal anemia, asphyxia, and premature birth.

The Bloome Foundation for Mother and Child was established, to join forces with other organizations committed to the fight to reduce Maternal and Infant mortality in Nigeria.

Our Programs:

Group prenatal, newborn and postpartum classes and one –on-one lactation consultation (free or subsidized, based on income and needs)
Free Emergency birthing supplies and prenatal vitamins/supplements for pregnant women in rural areas
Maternal and Infant Care Training Workshops for nurses and midwives in both rural and urban areas, on improving the quality of health care services provided to pregnant women, new mothers and newborns. The workshops will be facilitated by licensed healthcare professionals in maternal/infant care.
Resource center for expectant and new mothers, nurses and mid-wives and other health care providers in maternal childcare in Nigeria.

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