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Birth Attendant

In impoverished areas, less than 70% of new moms give birth in a hospital or with a certified birth attendant present. And sadly, each year, nearly 1 million babies die the day they are born. Your gift of a skilled birth attendant is one of the most effective ways to help save the life of a mother and her baby.

Your gift will provide skilled birth attendants to:

Create a clean, safe birth environment for the mom and baby.
Provide care during potential complications.

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Learn More About Birth Attendants

What This Gift Provides

Too often, women in poverty give birth without anyone trained by their side, and the consequences can be tragic. Your gift provides a skilled birth attendant who offers critical care and gives the baby a safe start to life.

Safety

If complications arise, moms and babies in poverty often can’t get emergency medical care. A trained birth attendant reduces risks and provides skilled care.

Support

Birth attendants offer compassionate care, from prenatal checkups to postpartum guidance, helping moms feel seen and safe.

Survival

Trained birth attendants provide care that protects mothers and newborns during one of life’s most vulnerable moments, ensuring both come through alive and healthy.

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Give a Gift in Someone's Honor

Want to bless a friend or family member by giving a gift in their honor? It’s as easy as 1-2-3.

Choose a gift and enter the donation amount.
Check out and submit your donation.
Send the included greeting card to your loved one.

We have a variety of cards to choose from for all occasions.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Gifts from this catalog do not go directly to your sponsored child. Compassion staff at each church-based center identify children and families with the most pressing needs to ensure that gifts are directed where they are needed most.