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Expectant mothers are usually excited, but they’re also confused about
the changes their bodies are going through, and concerned about the
health of their baby—and of coursewhat will happen after they’re born.
Prenatal education can help relieve some of that stress and anxiety and
answer Mom’smany questions, but not everyone has access to good
information or can take advantage of it. Thanks to theHaines Family
Foundation’s generous support, the Virtua Center forWomen in
Lumberton ismaking it easier than ever for BurlingtonCountymothers
who need this guidance to get it. They are not alone.
TheHaines Family Foundationmade a $100,000 gift to support
childbirth education programs for women patients at the center in
Lumberton, many of whomhave significant financial needs, are
underinsured, or have no insurance at all.
“Limited resources can sometimesmake it difficult for women tomake
informeddecisions about their care. Knowledge has the power to
Limited resources can
sometimes make it
difficult for women to
make informed
decisions about thier
care. Knowledge has
the power to stretch
beyond any boundary
or disparity.
‘‘
Destiny Little, RN, BSN
A families desire to help gives moms-to-be easier access to
education, a better birthing experience and healthy babies.
‘‘
MOMS-TO-BE GET
THE ANSWERS
THEY NEED
THANKS TO A
GENEROUS GIFT