Gauri's Story

 

Gauri* met our Jesiah team for the first time when she came to our clinic for a pregnancy check-up.

After several heart-breaking events in her life, she had tried to find solace in a relationship with a man who turned out to be a drug addict. Just when she found out she was pregnant, she also discovered she had contracted HIV from him.

To avoid the stigma in her hometown she fled to Delhi, where she visited a private doctor, who asked for an exorbitant sum for the delivery. Gauri was confused and despairing when she met us, not knowing what to do as she neared her baby’s due date.

We accompanied her throughout the process of registration and starting antiretroviral treatment.  This was important, as it could protect both her and the baby.  Not long after, Gauri gave birth to a healthy little boy!  Thanks to the prophylaxis treatments given, he was kept safe from contracting the virus.  Eventually, Gauri and her son were able to return to her hometown and reunite with her family. ❦