Centre of excellence for newborn care in Uganda

When Beatrice was 26 weeks pregnant, she suddenly began feeling a sharp pain in her abdomen. Worried, she rushed to the hospital where doctors discovered she had an infection and immediately started her on treatment.

But just a few hours later, Beatrice began bleeding.

She was rushed back to the hospital, and before she could fully process what was happening, she had to deliver her babies far earlier than expected.

Beatrice had been expecting twins.

Sadly, one of the babies did not survive the birth. The loss left her heartbroken, a pain no mother is ever prepared for. In a single moment, her joy had turned into grief.

Yet beside her was another tiny life still fighting.

Her surviving baby boy was born extremely premature, weighing only 900 grams. Every day since then has been filled with mixed emotions for Beatrice. She is grateful to see her little one alive, yet deep inside she carries the quiet fear of losing him too.

But her baby is proving to be a fighter.

In just two weeks, he has grown from 900 grams to 1.2 kilograms. This small but powerful progress gives Beatrice hope with each passing day.

Amid the uncertainty and the long days in the hospital, Beatrice discovered a way to turn her pain into purpose.

She produces more breast milk than her baby can consume. At first, she had no choice but to pour the excess milk away. But everything changed when she learned about the hospital’s breast milk bank.

Instead of letting it go to waste, Beatrice began donating her milk to help other premature babies whose mothers cannot produce enough.

Now every time she donates, her face lights up with a smile. What once felt like a loss is now becoming a gift for other tiny lives fighting to survive.

Through her milk, Beatrice is not only nourishing her own child, she is helping save the lives of many others.

In the middle of grief, Beatrice chose love. Through that love, hope continues to grow.

Our centre of excellence for newborn care in eastern Uganda is dependent on your support. We cannot help mothers such as Beatrice or their tiny babies with regular donors. Please donate a small amount every month so we can keep saving lives and providing excellent care.