The flutter of life inside a mother. A time when she rejoices at what she has created and looks forward to a beautiful life ahead for her baby. A time when she glows because nature is prepping her for nurturing the life inside her. A time to celebrate and be joyous. Families cherish the expecting woman and give her the best nutrition and care during this time. But… not all are blessed to be in such circumstances.

Meet Suguna. Suguna was in her 3rd month of pregnancy and was contemplating suicide. She was holding her 1-year-old daughter Ramya‘s hand, and this was her second pregnancy when she showed up at Siva Shantha  Mother and Child health centre. Her husband had left her for another woman and her family had ostracized her for marrying against their wishes. She had nowhere to go and no source of income.

She turned up at Siva Shantha for a pre-natal check-up- distraught, distressed and suicidal. Siva Shantha took her in and cared for her medically, through her pregnancy and delivery. They prepared her also to be self-sufficient financially by vocationally educating her in handicrafts. Her family was convinced by Siva Shantha that she was not a financial burden anymore as she was equipped to be financially independent. Three months after she had her baby boy, Sanjay, she returned to work at Sivanjali Creative Arts which provides skills and employment for women in need. Today Suguna is the proud head of the doll making department at Sivanjali Creative Arts. Her children are in school with aid from a Siva family member from Singapore.

A life turned around. A chance to rebuild from scratch when everything looks bleak and hopeless.

 That is the power that you hold in your hands. To give someone a second chance at life.

Help us through your contribution to Siva Shantha, the ability to help scores of women who are in similar or worse situations than Suguna- Women to whom life has not been fair and fate has dealt a serious blow. You could be THAT donor who turns their life around and gives a mother and her unborn child a better future.

THE CONCEPT

It is scientifically proven that the most important part of a human’s life is in the early formative years. It is also an ancient belief in India that a baby starts its life from within the mother’s womb from the 3rd month onward and that it is aware and sensitive to external stimulations. Giving the best care to the mother and child during this important period is critical which is why this project of Siva Shantha is named ‘3 months to 3 years’ care ‘.

Siva Shantha is about taking care of Mothers and babies holistically. The care is given to the mother, taking into account her social, psychological and economic condition. There are special programs for helping the mother enjoy her pregnancy and pass on her positive energy to the baby. Every mother who walks in is important and is treated with compassion and care.

WHAT ARE OUR SERVICES:

Siva Shantha Mother and Child Health Centre is a charity hospital. The main focus is to offer  maximum support to an expectant mother by way of

• Consultation
• nutritional supplementation
• Lab tests and ultra-scan
• relaxation techniques including yoga
• foetal therapy
• safe delivery
• Early child care
• Immunization for the baby up to three years
• Care of the baby up to 3 years (*currently for children of the staff)

WHY DO WE NEED YOUR HELP?

The Cost break up

To support a mother throughout her pregnancy, conduct a safe delivery and to give the mandatory immunization to the baby up to 3 years, the actual cost is

The above is the bare minimum of medical charges. Out of the total cost the patient pays whatever she can, which is generally 50% of the total. We bear the rest of the cost.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

You can help a mother and child have a better future by Sponsoring a mother for Rs. 15,000.However, ANY small amount is accepted gratefully.

OUR TRACK RECORD

The following are the details about the project: