- In Achuar communities in the jungles of Ecuador, women traditionally give birth alone in the rainforest.
- Jungle Mamas works in communities to conduct "Safe Birth and Family Health" workshops, preparing men and women to identify and prevent birth emergencies, plan their families, and treat basic health conditions.
- Jungle Mamas also helps people fight basic health problems like diarrhea and dehydration. As part of this effort, they are working to bring clean water to everyone in the community.
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a birthing kit Alexandra and her husband learn together!
Dear Brooke,
Alexandra attended the Safe Birth and Family Health workshop in Tsunkintsa, Ecuador, with her husband Ramon. She is pregnant with her first child. They both enjoyed learning about the different methods of attending a safe birth. She is nourishing the experience of her first pregnancy and is not afraid ...
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Francisco brings back birth kits to 3 pregnant women in his community!
Florentina is ready to use her safe birth kit!
Luisa attends workshop all the way from Peru's border!
Angelina is excited to return and share what she learned with her Warani Community
Francisco can help three expecting mothers in Numbaimi!
Mariela can now be a birth attendant!
Mercedes has joined the Birth Attendant Training!
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