We are a team of dedicated doctors from Nepal's rural areas, united by a painful reality and driven by an unwavering commitment to save lives.
Every mother lost leaves behind a family without her love, a child without her guidance, and a community missing a pillar of its future.
At MomsFirst, we are a team of doctors with first-hand experience in Nepal's rural areas, where maternal deaths from preventable causes like postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) are heartbreakingly common. This painful reality drives us.
We have witnessed the devastating impact of maternal mortality in our communities. We've seen families torn apart, children left without mothers, and communities losing their strongest pillars. These experiences have shaped our mission and fuel our determination to create lasting change.
129 maternal deaths per 100,000 births in Eastern Nepal
26% of maternal deaths are caused by PPH
22% of deaths are linked to delays in reaching healthcare
15% of pregnant women don't receive any antenatal care
We are committed to developing scalable, community-centered solutions that deliver life-saving care, resources, and education to the last mile.
As healthcare professionals, our goal is to move beyond individual patient care and tackle one of the leading causes of maternal mortality—PPH—from a systemic perspective.
Becoming social entrepreneurs allows us to combine purpose with impact, applying our skills to a mission that can save lives and uplift entire communities.
With deep roots in these communities and the trust we've built, we believe in the power of local partnerships to transform maternal health.
Your support doesn't just fund a project—it saves lives, strengthens communities, and builds a sustainable future for maternal health in Nepal.
Misoprostol reduces PPH risk by 16.5% compared to placebo. Every dose distributed can be the difference between life and death for a mother.
We work directly with Female Community Health Volunteers, ensuring sustainable, locally-owned solutions that communities trust and maintain.
Our approach aligns with Nepal's national roadmap for door-to-door distribution by 2030, making it a sustainable, government-supported initiative.
FCHVs to be trained
In Year 1 alone
Women to be reached
Over 5 years
PPH reduction target
By 2029
Every $25 donation can provide life-saving misoprostol to one mother, potentially preventing a tragic loss and keeping families together.
These principles guide everything we do at MomsFirst and shape our commitment to saving lives.
Driven by empathy for every mother and family affected by preventable maternal deaths.
Building local partnerships and empowering communities to own their health solutions.
Delivering the highest quality care and evidence-based interventions to save lives.
Creating long-lasting solutions that continue to protect mothers for generations.
We are grateful for the support of organizations that believe in our mission to save mothers' lives.
Pilot Project Funding
We are proud to acknowledge D-Prize.org for their instrumental support in funding our initial three-month pilot project. Their belief in our vision has enabled us to take the first crucial steps toward implementing door-to-door misoprostol distribution in Eastern Nepal.
Help Us Scale Our Impact
While D-Prize has given us an incredible start, we still need additional funding to fully launch and scale our life-saving program. The pilot project is just the beginning—to reach our goal of protecting 50,000 mothers over 5 years, we need sustained support from donors like you.
Through our work, we strive to not only prevent maternal deaths, but also build stronger, healthier futures for generations to come. Your support makes this possible.