Sexual & Maternal Health

Supporting Healthy Bodies, From First Cycle to First Cry

Practical, judgment-free education and support across every stage of sexual and reproductive life, from adolescence through pregnancy and postpartum recovery.

Overview

Good reproductive outcomes start long before conception and continue long after delivery. Our Sexual & Maternal Health Program addresses the full spectrum of sexual and reproductive wellbeing: menstrual health, safe sex practices, family planning, and quality care throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Every woman deserves accurate information and compassionate care at each stage of her reproductive life, not only when something goes wrong.

Why It Matters

Nigeria continues to record one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, and many of these outcomes trace back to preventable causes: delayed antenatal care, limited access to skilled birth attendants, poor postpartum follow-up, and gaps in basic sexual health knowledge. At the same time, conversations about sex, contraception, and reproductive anatomy remain culturally sensitive in many communities, leaving young people and adults alike without the vocabulary or confidence to protect their own health. We work to change that, one honest, respectful conversation at a time.

What We Do

• Sexual Health Education — Age-appropriate education on anatomy, menstrual health, contraception options, and STI prevention for adolescents and adults.
• Family Planning Counseling — Unbiased information on spacing and contraceptive methods to help couples plan pregnancies on their own terms.
• Antenatal Support & Referrals — Connecting pregnant women with antenatal clinics, encouraging early and regular checkups, and educating on warning signs that need urgent attention.
• Safe Delivery Advocacy — Promoting skilled birth attendance and helping families avoid unsupported, high-risk home deliveries.
• Postpartum & Newborn Care Education — Guidance on physical recovery, breastfeeding, postpartum mental health, and newborn care basics.
• Partner & Male Involvement — Engaging husbands and partners as active participants throughout pregnancy and maternal care.

Who We Serve

Adolescents and young adults, women of reproductive age, pregnant women and new mothers, partners and spouses, and community health volunteers who support maternal health locally.

Our Approach

1. Educate — Deliver clear, culturally sensitive sexual and maternal health information.
2. Connect — Refer women and families to trusted antenatal and maternity providers.
3. Accompany — Support families through pregnancy, delivery, and early parenthood.
4. Follow Up — Check in postpartum to catch complications and connect families to further care early.

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