We are so exited to show you the knitting and medical equipment that is now on its way to Amana Hospital in Tanzania, along with the Midwife Vision team. Knitted donations, as well as medical equipment have been packed up and sent to Tanzania. Medical Equipment Donated 10 x baby costs for post-Caesarian section -…
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ABC Radio Interview – Conversations wtih Richard Fidler http://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/conversations/conversations-jan-becker/9056352 The mission of a flying midwife Jan Becker is well known in the business world for the enormously successful flight training academy she’s built with her husband. Becker Helicopters trains more pilots each year than the Australian military. Jan also has another life, as a midwife…
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Dr James Moir, Sr Jan Becker (RM/RN) and Chase Becker (SM/SN) return to Tanzania in July! The previous trip to Tanzania in April saw the creation of the Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) Champions, four new baby trolleys and two new maternity beds. Among the highlights were Jan’s perineal repairs and an un-diagnosed twin delivery conducted…
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“The ‘Becoming A Breech Expert’ (BABE©) Course is designed to focus on the woman with a breech baby. It will be a one day course that takes participants on a journey with a woman who has a breech baby and wants to have a vaginal birth.” http://www.cvent.com/events/babe-course-melbourne-28-october-2017/event-summary-241d89cfb0a342259f7f2635a6fa7c33.aspx
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Jan Becker (Founder, RM/RN), Dr James Moir (OB/GYN), Jo Douglas (Ultrasonographer) and Chase Becker (SM/SN/Pre-Med) will be returning several times throughout the year to Amana Regional Hospital in Tanzania. Jan will continue to teach the Helping Babies Breathe (c) program (HBB) to improve neonatal resuscitation. She will also we conducting research on the “Story of…
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Jan and Chase Becker are booked to head back to Tanzania on the 26th of June. Returning to Dar As Salaam The anticipation of return is both one of excitement and trepidation. The care and giving of ourselves is a personal journey that is filled with raw emotions, elation, sorrow, a profound sense of there…
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Day in the life of Midwife, Student Midwife (medical student) and Obstetrician at Amana Hospital HI Team I am so tired it’s actually hard to articulate the days here. So I thought I’d do it with images How a day usually starts… Leave for hospital and arrive after a long “interesting” trip thru insane traffic…
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The mothers love the fuzzy little hats – thanks to Claire and her team in Motueka and my mum. The ladies in NZ at Rangiora knitting, the Salvos, and so many others who I am ashamed to say I don’t know all your names – your generosity and gorgeous gear you knit and infuse with…
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POEM, PRAYER AND GOOD-BYE TO THE BABIES LOST IN TANZANIA Little Angel Unknown | © | Ronnie Hunter A little angel unknown I, am, my place is as an angel in a secret land I didn’t have a name as such; you didn’t get the chance, I wasn’t meant to live on earth just touch…
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Four boxes of knitted beanies arrived from the amazing Knitters of NZ from these areas – Rangiora, Oxford, Christchurch and Amberely – they arrived beautifully presented. Shona At Rangiora Library Knitting – Thank you Shona Bevan from Oxford NZ – a true star at knitting Thankyou Annette from Eyrewell – knitting up a storm Genesis Group…
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