Nigeria : Aicha’s prenatal support in the face of a high-risk pregnancy

In Pulka, in the Bulama Made region, motherhood is often synonymous with huge challenges. Aisha Suleiman, a 38-year-old mother, recounts her incredible journey.

“Life has blessed me with many children, but each pregnancy has been a trial. Out of twelve pregnancies, nine of my children survived. I lost two babies during home births. I’d never been to a health center before,” confides Aisha.

When she was expecting her twelfth child, Aisha was carrying triplets. When she was 30 weeks pregnant, her family encouraged her to visit a health center supported by Première Urgence Internationale.

ESSENTIAL PRENATAL CARE FOR A HIGH-RISK PREGNANCY

For the first time, Aisha benefited from free prenatal care. “The doctors and nurses were very kind. They carried out tests to ensure the health of me and my babies. They also gave me valuable advice: watch my diet, adopt good hygiene practices and prepare for possible complications.”

The medical team was aware of the risks associated with her situation. With a history of multiple pregnancies and losses due to home births, as well as a pregnancy with triplets, Aisha required rigorous monitoring.

She attended three prenatal visits, where she learned the basics to ensure a serene pregnancy: taking her medication, recognizing danger signs, preparing for childbirth and initiating breastfeeding from the very first hours.

THREE NEW LIVES, ONE NEW START

Grâce au soutien reçu, Aisha a donné naissance à trois bébés en bonne santé dans le centre de soins de santé primaires de Zulum, soutenu par Première Urgence Internationale.

Thanks to the support she received, Aisha gave birth to three healthy babies at the Zulum primary healthcare center supported by Première Urgence Internationale.

“The support and care I received made me feel safe, a feeling I had never felt during my previous pregnancies. I’m very grateful to the doctors, nurses and all the staff. Gaskiya, Nagode Nagode – which means “Thank you, thank you”. God bless Première Urgence Internationale for helping people like me.”

Aisha Suleiman few hours after delivering her triplet

This project was made possible thanks to funding from ECHO.