First Lady celebrates Mother’s Day with new, expectant mothers at Korle-Bu

 THE First Lady and Founder of the Lordina Foundation, Lordina Mahama, celebrated this year’s Mother’s Day with new and expectant mothers at the Maternity Block of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital on Sunday.

During the visit, Mrs Mahama donat­ed hampers to more than 250 mothers on all five floors of the block.

The hampers contained items such as diapers, wipes, baby clothes, creams, and food items such as rice, oil, mackerel, sardines, milk and canned tomatoes.

She also covered the medical bills of all the mothers, as well as those who had been in the hospital for weeks because they could not pay their bills.

Mrs Mahama said her visit was spe­cial and nostalgic as it brought back fond memories of her motherhood journey, which she said goes beyond childbirth, and highlighted the love, sleepless nights, and resilience that define the experience.

At the time of the visit, some ex­pectant mothers were experiencing labour pains, and she supported and encouraged them to remain strong and focused on the joy that follows child delivery.

“Motherhood is indeed a beautiful experience,” the First Lady said and extended warm wishes to all who play motherly roles in society.

She also reiterated the shared vision she holds with her husband, President John Mahama, to build a nation where every family can thrive.

“The President is dedicated to positioning the country as a preferred destination for local and international investment and business to ultimately improve the living conditions of citi­zens and also ensure a brighter future for our children,” Mrs Mahama added.

The Head of Midwifery at Korle Bu, Barbara Adu, expressed gratitude to the First Lady for her generous donation, saying that the items would significantly alleviate the burdens faced by the majority of mothers who visited the hospital.

She, however, lamented the poor condition of elevators on the facility, which she said made it difficult for both pregnant and new mothers to use.

The beneficiaries were also full of praise and appreciation for the ges­ture, which they said would alleviate their suffering.

 By Spectator Reporter