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A Safe Place to Give Birth

A young Haitian woman in a white blouse smiles down at the infant she holds in her arms.

On Valentine’s Day this year, a young patient named Scheelove gave birth to her first child at St. Boniface Hospital. Here is her story, in her own words:

“I am 16 years old. I was living in Port-au-Prince, but because of the problems with gangs, I left the area so I could come [here] to give birth. My father lives here and he always used to tell me how good this hospital is because he’s been getting care here for a long time.

It’s my first time coming to SBH.

I arrived at the hospital on February 14. I was in great pain. They accompanied me into a room so I could give birth. I had a little tear during the delivery, but aside from that I’m OK.

I like the way the hospital provides care, and I wish that all mothers could come here to give birth.”

Portrait of a young Haitian woman in a white blouse, looking hesitantly at the camera.

Scheelove recovered well after giving birth at SBH.

An infant rests peacefully on his mother’s lap. He is wearing a white cap and a cream-colored onesie with a rabbit appliqué.

Scheelove named her baby boy Darbens.

“I like the way the hospital provides care and I wish that all mothers could come here to give birth.”

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