Tag Archives: MATERNAL MORTALITY

Safe Abortion Care Policies in India

As we all know that unsafe and illegal abortions contribute significant numbers in the Maternal Mortality rate (MMR). Policies and strategies made by the Indian government constantly focused to enhance and provide the access of care as well as availabilities of services related to comprehensive abortion care in every setting, whether it is Public or… Read More »

A Public Health Approach towards Illegal and Unsafe Abortions in India

Abortion is a significant risk to women’s health. As per the Government of India guidelines despite the liberalization of abortion services more than 50 years ago in the health sector of India , many women still not have safe access to services related to the Abortion. To solve this problem, safe abortion mission is currently… Read More »

COUNSELLING ANTENATAL COMPLICATIONS – MICRO BIRTH PLANNING, COMPLICATION READINESS

By the end of this exercise, the participant will be able to understand about counselling antenatal complication, Micro birth Planning and Complication Readiness. Points to remember during antenatal Examination: Maintaining respect and privacy; What are the signs and symptoms of complications? Major Indications for referral to Higher Centre If the mother is having any Previous… Read More »

ANTENATAL ASSESSMENT AND IDENTIFICATION OF COMPLICATION

Participants will be able to recognise pregnancy issues and handle them on time by the end of this exercise, ensuring healthy outcomes for the mother and her baby and being essential for the well-being of pregnant women and foetus. Procedural Steps: 3. After Assessment Decide appropriate intervention and timely referral. 4. Antenatal Visit 1st Visit–… Read More »

“A Concern towards Postpartum psychiatric illness”

Postpartum “blues” are defined as temporary low mood and moderate depressive symptoms that are self-limited and exceedingly frequent during the perinatal period. This activity outlines the diagnostic criteria for postpartum blues and emphasizes the role of the interprofessional team in its assessment and management. In this article we are going to discuss regarding major Objectives:… Read More »

Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD)

Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) refers to a category of rare tumours that appear during the first trimester of pregnancy. A woman’s body prepares for pregnancy after conception by enveloping the freshly fertilised egg or embryo with a layer of cells known as the trophoblast. The trophoblast aids the embryo’s implantation into the uterine wall. These… Read More »

Issues of maternal and child health in terms of age, gender, sexuality, psycho socio-cultural factors and Lifestyle

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 »

Magnitude of Maternal and Child Health: India is facing Major health problems which affecting mothers and children health status:

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 »

“Taking care of Women: Transforming Reduction in Maternal Mortality Ratio”

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 »

Harnessing NASG (Non-pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment) for Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) Management

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 »