Save a new life by supporting pregnant woman

 Sincere attention and care can change people‘s lives!

"I want to say a big Thank you to Krizinio nestumo centras! I approached them with the goal of terminating the pregnancy, because it was unexpected and completely messed up my life plans. I was hoping to return to work after maternity leave and to have more time for myself, since the older son had to start attending kindergarten.

But in July, I found out I was pregnant again. Everything began to crumble, a lot of tears, the realization that I do not have enough money even for termination of my pregnancy. I applied to the Centre. I started to put my thoughts in a different way and decided to give birth. Today I realize that it was my best decision! I look at my baby and realize that I would never have forgiven myself if he wasn't here!

Krizinio neštumo centras contributed to all this joy and easier anticipation. I am very grateful for all the support that I received during pregnancy and I am still receiving now. My heart is full right now! Do not be afraid to apply to the Centre if you have any doubts. I believe, the women who work here, will help you make it easier and really help you."

We receive many Thank you letters after some time passes after woman‘s delivery. But the first moments they approach the Center, are very painful, full of stress or grief (if after miscarriage or abortion). It‘s very comforting to see how beautifully situations can change if one allows herself/himself some time to calm down, to accept help.

Help provided during 4 months:

• 99 new people (93 women and 6 men) and about 50 people that get continuous help, got help in our Center;
• 20 babies were born to women who got help at the Centre. 2 of the babies were premature and needed much care;
• 490 different consultations were provided to women;
• 256 consultations provided were psychosocial (emotional and material/financial support);
• there were 188 psychological counselling sessions;
• 20 doula consultations were provided;
• women had 8 gynecologist examinations;
• 18 other consultations (psychiatrists, lawyers, geneticist, “buddies”);
•  material help provided: Centre delivered 19 baby layettes, 17 baby strollers, 8 baby beds, 6341 pieces of diapers, 9 packs of formula milk, more than 93 sets of clothes for babies and mothers, and lots of hygiene items (490 pcs);
• 9 women received regular financial help. Over 1600 euros in total financial assistance was provided. This help is usually needed to cover their living, medical expenses, to buy food. Tis period we helped one woman to renew her social apartment, to make the room more suitable for newborn. One young woman had her front tooth broken and we helped her to restore it.

We are constantly searching for ways to reach women that need help. This time we participated in yearly event – Health days where many gynecologists, family doctors, psychologists and other health care specialists participate. We also participated in a yearly meeting of Lithuanian’s midwives. We introduced our Center and asked to spread news about our help among their clients.

Self-help groups:

• This January, we started a new group for women suffering postpartum depression. We completed one group that had 10 meetings and after seeing that it is in great demand started a new group. We already had 7 meetings.
• We are still continuing a group for women after delivery. This group is intended for those women who are currently not facing a very emotional time but still have many topics to discuss about motherhood. It’s for the prevention of postpartum depression. We had 12 meetings in 4 months.

„The topic of self-care in motherhood was very nicely explored throughout the group. I felt that this was the most important topic, at least for me. How to do it, how to remember to do it, how not to feel guilty about doing it... It gave me a lot in those first months with a newborn, which are often the most difficult. Every time I was in the women's circle, I got motivation and peace. Sometimes it seemed that it is difficult only for me, but after listening to the stories of other women, I understood that I am not alone, that all difficulties are normal and they pass. Then comes peace.“ 

Your help makes all those activities possible to implement! This changes people‘s situations and lives. Thank you!

With warm regards,

Krizinio neštumo centras team

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