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
The male reproductive system consists of external genitals (the penis, testes, and scrotum) as well as internal organs such as the prostate gland, vas deferens, and urethra. The fertility and sexual characteristics of a man are dependent on the regular functioning of the male reproductive system as well as hormones secreted by the brain. The… Read More »
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 »
EBP is an umbrella term that originated in the world of medicine. It is commonly described as “the conscientious, explicit, and judicious application of current best evidence in making decisions about the individual patient’s care.” INTRODUCTION: EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTH CARE AND PRACTICE: Evidence Based Practices core concepts are frequently used interchangeably in health-care practise and the… Read More »
Introduction- Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is a special method of care for low birth weight (<2500gm) babies. As the name suggests Kangaroo Mother Care consists of keeping the baby in close skin-to-skin contact with his/her mother as practised by female kangaroo animals for their babies. Eligibility criteria for KMC: All babies of low birth weight,… Read More »