Kits to save lives of new mothers
In developing countries, women give birth at home in poor conditions and many deaths occur because of high-infection rates. There is a great need for birthing kits and training in how to use them in these countries.
Bachelor of Midwifery student, Theressa Lavender, from the Port Macquarie campus, is helping to make change for these women in developing countries by organising a Birthing Kit Assembly day. On the day, birthing kits will be made and sent to countries with high maternal birth rates. Theressa is looking for people to donate some time and help make a difference.
The birthing kit pack provides six basic items- a plastic sheet, soap, gloves, sterile scalpel, string and gauze squares. These items are assembled into a small sealable bag and are then sent to developing countries to be used during child birth.
This is a community event to be held on Friday, September 20, between 3pm and 7pm, and has been organised and supported by the joint efforts of both the Mid North Coast TAFE and UoN.
The kits will be put together at the Graduate’s Restaurant, Port Macquarie TAFE campus. Refreshments will be provided to all volunteers.
If you would like to be involved in this event, contact Theressa on 0437 772 614 or email.
