Casa Materna

Casa Materna is a program created by the government of Nicaragua which provides medical care for expectant mothers with "at risk" pregnancies. Having limited or no healthcare available and living from 1 hour to several days travel to the hospital, these ladies are provided housing, food, and medical care near a hospital, increasing the chance that their babies will have a safe and successful birthing process.

Mision Para Cristo works hand in hand with the government of Nicaragua to serve the mothers-to-be at a number of Casa Materna locations, to include Jinotega, Yali, La Concordia, San Ramon and Wiwili.  The mission's ministry is designed to

• Teach the women about basic healthcare for themselves, their newborn and their family;
• Share the Good News of Jesus Christ; and
• Encourage the women through the connections they make with the local congregations.

Upon arrival, each lady is provided a starter baby bag made at the mission consisting of a Bible and several items the mother will need for her child in the first few days of life, to include:

• Diapers (cloth and disposable),
• A blanket,
• Baby wash and lotion,
• Wipes,
• A onsie, and socks. 

We have been so blessed with the support of many in the U.S. who have worked to further the mission of the work at Casa Materna.  Some examples of the support:

• One lady worked with Gerber to register MPC as a charity so we are able to receive free items for the mothers.
• Sewing groups have create and sent quilt squares so the mothers can make baby quilts while awaiting delivery.
• Groups have sewn the bags and sent them to Nicaragua with guest missionaries.
• Texas Tech University Medical School has made it possible for us to distribute pre-natal vitamins to girls and women ages 12-40, knowing that healthier moms make for healthier babies.