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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Introduction After the Reformation in the 16th century, the Church of England took over the task of approving licences for midwives to practise. At that time, only midwives, who were untrained in anatomy and obstetrics, practised midwifery. The same condition prevailed in India, where traditional “dais” practised midwifery. In Edinburgh, a chair of midwifery was… Read More »