Photo of the Week: Home Birth in Bangladesh

Photo: Shafiqul Alam Kiron/ Save the Children

Father Jillur and his wife Rowsanara in Munshipara, Bangladesh welcome baby Mosamat Mehjabin to the world.  Mosamat is 5 days old and the couple’s first baby. She was born at home, which is common in Bangladesh, with the help of a community health worker who lives in the same village. Jillur alerted the community health worker when Rowsanara was ready to give birth, and she attended the birth. Baby Mosamat is a healthy young baby girl.

•  Healthy Newborn Network Partners in Bangladesh:  http://www.healthynewbornnetwork.org/country/bangladesh
• Healthy Newborn Network Resources for Childbirth Care: http://www.healthynewbornnetwork.org/topic/childbirth-care
• VIDEO: Projahnmo: Generations to Come:                                                                http://www.healthynewbornnetwork.org/multimedia/video/projahnmo-generations-come-short-version