The PPH stories which inspired our Mission

In June 20th 2018 We arrived at a small village just after the funeral of a 19-year-old first-time mother. Her newborn slept peacefully, unaware that the woman everyone had celebrated only hours earlier had bled to death on the bedroom floor while relatives searched for a motorcycle.

Ugano, Mbinga

In March 2019 We met a family where four young children had lost their mother just hours after childbirth. Her husband spoke of the helplessness of watching her bleed while waiting for transport that never arrived.

Mtina, Tunduru

In 2019 One elder told us, "When one mother dies from postpartum hemorrhage, the whole village mourns." Farms are abandoned, children leave school, and grandparents become parents again. We understood then that maternal death is never just one family's loss.

Kihulungi, Songea

These stories are why BEFORE SHE BLEEDS begins months before delivery

In August 2019 We met a nurse who broke into tears after losing her third postpartum hemorrhage patient in a single month. She said, "We know how to save them, but they arrive after bleeding for hours."

Mbababay, Nyasa

In December 2020 A mother of Six gave birth at night during heavy rains. Roads became impassable, cutting her village off from emergency care. She died watchfully at Home in the Morning

Makoga, Njombe

In 2020, a husband replayed the last voice message from his wife. She had called after delivery saying, "The baby is beautiful." 1 hour later she started bleeding. By the time he reached the hospital she was arleady died.

Namahe, Namtumbo