Referral or first contact
A woman, family member, health worker or trusted community contact reaches the programme team.
For mothers & families
You do not have to carry this alone.
If pregnancy risk, hospital costs or lack of support are making the journey feel impossible, VSF may be able to help directly or guide you towards an appropriate pathway.
Needs assessment
The team reviews the pregnancy, care access, financial situation and the most appropriate programme route.
Pathway and follow-up
If eligible and capacity is available, support is agreed, documented and followed through the programme period.
Ask about programme support
Email the Nigeria programme team with your name, location, stage of pregnancy and the kind of help you are seeking.
Email the teamVSF is not an emergency service.
If you or a pregnant woman may be in immediate danger, contact the nearest hospital or local emergency health service now.
Make a non-emergency referralSupport the pathway