A Nutritional Support Program in Central Haiti Meals for Mamas

Meals for Mamas provided nutritious food for high-risk pregnant and postpartum women receiving care through Midwives for Haiti in Hinche, Haiti. Many of the women we serve travel long distances for maternity care and may need to remain near skilled midwives and the referral hospital for days or weeks. For families already facing poverty and severe food insecurity, the cost of meals can become another barrier to accessing lifesaving care.

With support from the doTERRA Healing Hands Match Program, Midwives for Haiti purchased staple foods, proteins, fresh fruits and vegetables, and cooking essentials from local markets. The project provided more than 11,000 meals for approximately 132 women, allowing them to remain safely in care, eat nutritious meals, rest, take medications, recover after birth, and care for their babies. Sometimes removing a barrier to healthcare begins with something as simple as a plate of food.