From Idah, Nigeria

Mother survived ruptured uterus

April 15, 2012 Nitish John

In March 2012, while Dr. Mary was at Grimard for the opening ceremony of the school, she was able to help an expectant mother with ruptured uterus. The Anti Shock Garment came to the rescue. Dr. Mary was able to control the blood loss using NASG. In the photo, you see the couple with their first child. Sadly, the couple lost their second child. Dr. Mary advised the mother to not try natural labor for next pregnancy but to seek medical care when it gets close to labor.

Non-pneumatic Anti Shock Garment (NASG)

April 15, 2012 Nitish John

Dr. Mary teaching students and doctors about the Non-pneumatic Anti Shock Garment (NASG).

Ultrasound Scan

April 15, 2012 Nitish John

An expecting mother going through an ultrasound scan.

The Midwifery School Students, March 2012

April 14, 2012 Nitish John

Dr. Mary Davenport visiting Grimard in March 2012 to grace the opening ceremony of the Grimard Midwifery School.

Expecting Mothers of Idah, Nigeria

April 14, 2012 Nitish John

In June 2011, the Magnificat Maternal Health Program was formed to improve maternal health care in rural Idah, Nigeria, a region which lacks many basic medical resources and subsequently has one of the highest incidences of maternal and newborn deaths in the country.