Preventive Services for Mothers in the Prenatal Period The first visit irrespective of when it occurs should include: • Health history • Physical examination • Laboratory examination: Complete urine analysis Stool examination Complete blood count including Hb estimation Serological examination Blood grouping and rhesus (Rh) determination Chest X-ray, if needed On subsequent visits: Domiciliary Care:… Read More »
Safe motherhood begins with excellent nutrition and a healthy lifestyle before conception. It continues with appropriate prenatal care and problem prevention if difficulties emerge. The ideal outcome is a full-term pregnancy with no unneeded interventions, a healthy baby, and a healthy postpartum period in a welcoming environment that takes care of the mother’s, baby’s, and… Read More »
MALNUTRITION Malnutrition is a widespread problem in poor nations. Children and women who are becoming mothers or breastfeeding are especially at risk for malnutrition. Pregnancy problems that might occur from malnutrition include: Critical periods in a child’s life when he or she is most prone to malnutrition: Malnourished children: Malnourished children are not only more… Read More »
Epidemiological aspects of maternal and child health Epidemiology: “Epidemiology is the study of health-related events among people and communities. With the information gather, we try to prevent and Control Health Problems.” Maternal and Child Health: The Sustainable Development Goals: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were introduced on September 25, 2015, and they became effective on… Read More »
Fertilization Development of fertilized ovum: Implantation Application and implication in providing reproductive care
This is a series of events that occur every 26-30 days in females throughout the childbearing phase between menarche and menopause. The cycle is made up of a sequence of changes that occur concurrently in the ovaries and uterine lining, which are triggered by variations in hormone concentrations in the blood. Negative feedback systems govern… Read More »
Female Reproductive System Introduction: The female reproductive system is made up of both primary and secondary sex organs. Females’ major sex organs are a pair of ovaries, which produce ova or eggs and secrete female sex hormones such as progesterone and oestrogen. The uterus, fallopian tubes, cervix, and vagina are the other accessory sex organs.… Read More »
Excessive genital bleeding at any time after the baby’s birth up to 6 weeks after delivery is characterised as postpartum haemorrhage. A quantitative definition is connected to blood loss in excess of 500 mL following the baby’s birth. While the quantitative definition is valuable for statistics, the effect of the blood loss is more important… Read More »
A collaborative effort to increase accessibility to high-quality maternal health services. Every mother should have the chance to experience the moment of incredible pleasure that comes with holding a newborn in her arms. However, due to the fact that giving birth is frequently traumatic, this memory will likely never be made for many pregnant women… Read More »
Decreased Length of Hospital Stay Higher Patient Acuities Lack of Facilities in the Rural Areas Changes in Maternal Newborn Nursing Family-centred Care Labour, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum Care Mother-baby Couplet Care