“I was worried that the situation would be serious, but the doctor reassured me and continued to follow up on my condition until delivery,” Shatha said
 

This story was reported from The Emergency Obstetric HC in Damt district of Aldhala’a.

The Emergency Obstetric HC is located in Damt district of Aldhala’a governorate. It provides various maternal and newborn and RH services (Antenatal care, postnatal care. family planning, normal delivery & C section). These services are available to the community by YFCA operational implementation and UNFPA fund. The services aim to take more effective measures to address maternal and infant mortality. As well as to reduce people's suffering, potential deaths during childbirth, and malformations of fetuses. Moreover, The Emergency Obstetric HC serves around 4200, 12726 and 35977 individuals in zone one, two and three respectively.
 
Shatha is 25 years old, who was in her third month of pregnancy, has been internally displaced for a year and a half. Every morning she has to fetch water for her family, her two daughters, and her husband. Her husband works as a farmer for a daily wage. One day, she felt a severe pain in her back, which led to the necessity for her to go to the nearest health center, The Emergency Obstetric HC. After conducting tests and ultrasounds, it was appeared that she had marginal placenta previa. The doctor explained to her that the placenta is in the lower part of the uterus and close to the cervix, but does not cover it, which leads to a high risk of abortion. To remain safe, the doctor advised her to rest completely, not to lift heavy things, and to have regular visits to follow up on her condition to avoid any complications such as premature birth.
 
Today under the care of her doctor she delivered her baby normally and she is in a good health. “I am grateful to the medical team who saved me and followed my situation until I gave birth.”. Shatha gratefully said.