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Little fighters: Update on Wisler and Love

Many of you have checked in to ask about Wisler and Love – both babies were born in November and are facing significant medical challenges. Click here to read the previous update. Thank you for caring about these precious little ones and their families. In addition to providing quality maternal healthcare, your donations to the […]

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Stubborn in Hope

Written by: Tara Livesay, Director – Heartline Maternity Center, Certified Professional Midwife It is said that hopelessness is the enemy of justice. It is also often said, mainly by women we work with at the Maternity Center, “Haiti has no justice.” As you read that you might think, well – that’s hyperbole – certainly there […]

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Empathy in Maternal Care

Written by: Tara Livesay, Director and CPM – Heartline Maternity Center We recently interviewed a 37 year old woman at the Heartline Maternity Center. She was pregnant and hoping to receive care through our prenatal program. When a woman comes to us for care, we first set aside time to sit with her and listen […]

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Lovely Update + Maternal Health Crisis in Haiti

If you’ve been following this courageous mama’s story (you can read more here and here), you’ll understand why we’re overjoyed to have Lovely and her baby girl back at the Heartline Maternity Center for some TLC! After spending more than two weeks in the hospital, Lovely and baby Chrislove were discharged on Sunday, July 22. […]

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Update – Jesula and Lovely

A few days ago, we asked you to pray. Like always, you showed up with an outpouring of  love and prayers for Haiti, Heartline, and the mamas at the Maternity Center. Jesula and Lovely have been on many of our hearts and minds, so we want to share an update on these strong women and […]

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International Women’s Day 2018

*Written by: Tara Livesay, CPM and Director – Heartline Maternity Center On this International Women’s Day, I celebrate the women of Haiti and the brave way they press on in spite of loss, systematic inequalities, and cultural challenges. Today, I especially want to honor Islande and Stephanie – two women who have risen out of incredible […]

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