This document provides an overview of maternal and child health services. It defines maternal and child health as promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative health care for mothers and children. The key components of maternal and child health services discussed are maternal health care, child health care, and family planning. Maternal health care includes antenatal care during pregnancy, intranatal care during delivery, and postnatal care after delivery. The document outlines the objectives, services, and indicators of maternal and child health programs.
Maternal and child health (MCH) services aim to provide comprehensive healthcare to pregnant women, mothers, and young children. The key goals are to reduce mortality and morbidity during pregnancy and childbirth, promote healthy growth and development of children, and regulate fertility through family planning services. MCH services include antenatal, natal, and postnatal care for mothers as well as immunizations, nutrition monitoring, and illness treatment for children from birth to age five. The document outlines the various components and objectives of MCH at each stage of care.
The document discusses the roles and responsibilities of District Public Health Nurses (DPHNs) and District Public Health Nursing Officers (DPHNOs) in India. DPHNs and DPHNOs supervise public health nursing and midwifery staff in their district. Their responsibilities include evaluating population health trends, developing public health programs, providing health education and care to vulnerable groups, and supervising other nursing staff. DPHNs and DPHNOs also provide guidance, education and training to nursing students. They work to improve health services and ensure resources are available in their districts.
Maternal and child health care servicesKailash Nagar
This document discusses maternal and child health care. It begins by introducing the topic and defining maternal and child health services according to the WHO. The objectives of maternal and child health programs are then outlined, including reducing mortality and morbidity for mothers and children. Key health problems, indicators, and recent trends are also summarized. The document goes on to provide details on antenatal, intranatal, and postnatal care services as well as child health services. Causes of maternal and under-five deaths in India are also presented.
The Indian Red Cross Society was formed in 1920 as a humanitarian organization headquartered in New Delhi. It aims to inspire and encourage humanitarian activities through disaster relief efforts, preparedness initiatives, and community health and care programs. Key aspects include operating across 35 state branches, responding to disasters through refugee assistance, and engaging volunteers including youth volunteers through programs that develop personal skills.
The Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) program was launched in India in 1997 with the objectives of reducing infant and maternal mortality rates and promoting population stabilization. The RCH program provides services related to family planning, child survival, safe motherhood, and prevention and management of reproductive tract infections and HIV/AIDS. RCH Phase 1 from 1997-2005 aimed to improve access to essential maternal and child health services. RCH Phase 2 from 2005-2009 further expanded services and focused on improving quality and access for underserved populations.
The document discusses school health services, which aim to promote, protect, and maintain the health of school children. It defines school health and school health services. The objectives of school health services are to promote positive health, prevent diseases, provide early diagnosis and treatment, increase health awareness, and ensure a healthful environment. The key components of school health programs discussed are health appraisal, remedial measures, disease prevention, nutrition services, first aid, mental health services, dental/eye health, health education, and maintaining health records. The school health team involves principals, teachers, parents, community members, children, medical officers, and nurses.
Maternal and child health (MCH) services aim to provide comprehensive healthcare to pregnant women, mothers, and young children. The key goals are to reduce mortality and morbidity during pregnancy and childbirth, promote healthy growth and development of children, and regulate fertility through family planning services. MCH services include antenatal, natal, and postnatal care for mothers as well as immunizations, nutrition monitoring, and illness treatment for children from birth to age five. The document outlines the various components and objectives of MCH at each stage of care.
The document discusses the roles and responsibilities of District Public Health Nurses (DPHNs) and District Public Health Nursing Officers (DPHNOs) in India. DPHNs and DPHNOs supervise public health nursing and midwifery staff in their district. Their responsibilities include evaluating population health trends, developing public health programs, providing health education and care to vulnerable groups, and supervising other nursing staff. DPHNs and DPHNOs also provide guidance, education and training to nursing students. They work to improve health services and ensure resources are available in their districts.
Maternal and child health care servicesKailash Nagar
This document discusses maternal and child health care. It begins by introducing the topic and defining maternal and child health services according to the WHO. The objectives of maternal and child health programs are then outlined, including reducing mortality and morbidity for mothers and children. Key health problems, indicators, and recent trends are also summarized. The document goes on to provide details on antenatal, intranatal, and postnatal care services as well as child health services. Causes of maternal and under-five deaths in India are also presented.
The Indian Red Cross Society was formed in 1920 as a humanitarian organization headquartered in New Delhi. It aims to inspire and encourage humanitarian activities through disaster relief efforts, preparedness initiatives, and community health and care programs. Key aspects include operating across 35 state branches, responding to disasters through refugee assistance, and engaging volunteers including youth volunteers through programs that develop personal skills.
The Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) program was launched in India in 1997 with the objectives of reducing infant and maternal mortality rates and promoting population stabilization. The RCH program provides services related to family planning, child survival, safe motherhood, and prevention and management of reproductive tract infections and HIV/AIDS. RCH Phase 1 from 1997-2005 aimed to improve access to essential maternal and child health services. RCH Phase 2 from 2005-2009 further expanded services and focused on improving quality and access for underserved populations.
The document discusses school health services, which aim to promote, protect, and maintain the health of school children. It defines school health and school health services. The objectives of school health services are to promote positive health, prevent diseases, provide early diagnosis and treatment, increase health awareness, and ensure a healthful environment. The key components of school health programs discussed are health appraisal, remedial measures, disease prevention, nutrition services, first aid, mental health services, dental/eye health, health education, and maintaining health records. The school health team involves principals, teachers, parents, community members, children, medical officers, and nurses.
The Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) program was launched in India in 1997 with the goal of reducing infant and maternal mortality rates and achieving population stabilization. RCH Phase I focused on promoting maternal and child health through interventions like family planning, maternal care, child survival, and prevention of diseases. RCH Phase II, launched in 2005, expanded the goals and components of the program. It aimed to further reduce infant and maternal mortality as well as increase immunization coverage, especially in rural areas through strategies like strengthening health infrastructure and focusing on high-priority states. The components of RCH Phase II included population stabilization, maternal health, newborn and child health, adolescent health, and control of diseases. Monitoring and evaluation was emphasized
The ICDS Scheme provides services to promote early childhood development, with a focus on children under 6 years old, pregnant and lactating mothers, and adolescent girls. It aims to improve nutrition, reduce mortality and morbidity, and support education. Services include health checkups, immunizations, supplementary nutrition, non-formal preschool education, and community participation through Anganwadi centers. The program is funded jointly by central and state governments in India.
The document summarizes the organization of health services in India from the central, state, district, and block levels. At the central level, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare oversees departments that deal with health, family welfare, and Ayush systems. It coordinates with states and oversees national health programs. States have their own health directorates responsible for implementing central policies and programs. Districts are headed by Chief Medical Officers of Health. At the block level, a three-tier structure consists of Community Health Centers, Primary Health Centers, and Sub Centers serving populations of varying sizes.
Minimum Need's Programme, Presented By Mohammed Haroon Rashid Haroon Rashid
Subject - Community Health Nursing II, Topic - Minimum Need's Programme, Presented By Mohammed Haroon Rashid, Basic B.Sc Nursing 4th year in Florence College Of Nursing
The document discusses the Safe Motherhood Initiative, which aims to reduce deaths and illnesses among women and infants in developing countries by improving access to family planning services, maternal healthcare, and education. It was launched in 1987 with the goal of cutting maternal deaths in half by 2000. The initiative promotes primary healthcare, antenatal care, clean and safe delivery services, essential newborn care, and postnatal services. It also aims to monitor health services and conduct research to generate best practices. The document outlines support for Safe Motherhood initiatives through events in India to raise awareness of maternal health issues.
This document discusses school health services. It defines school health and school health services, and outlines the aim and objectives of school health programs. These include promoting, protecting, and maintaining student health. The principles of school health emphasize meeting student health needs, health education, and preventive and ongoing services. Key aspects covered include health appraisals, disease prevention, nutrition services, first aid, and health education. Maintaining accurate student health records is also discussed.
This document discusses primary health care (PHC), including its definition, principles, and the role of nurses. It provides the following key points:
1. PHC is defined as universally accessible and affordable health care that involves community participation. Its goals include disease prevention, health promotion, and treatment of common health issues.
2. The principles of PHC are equitable distribution of care, community participation, coordination between health and other sectors, and use of appropriate technologies.
3. Nurses play an important role in PHC by directly providing care, educating communities, planning and managing care, and supervising other health workers. Their training was revised to better prepare them for PHC.
This ppt gives you the details about the NRHM scheme. The SWOT analysis has been done which helps you to know the strength and weakness part of the NRHM program.
BY: Dr.Pavithra R (M.H.A)
The Bhore Committee report of 1946 laid the foundations for India's public health system. It recommended establishing a three-tier health care system with primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. It emphasized integrating preventive and curative services and ensuring access to medical care regardless of ability to pay. The committee also stressed the importance of community health workers and locating services close to rural populations to maximize health benefits.
This document lists and provides brief descriptions of several voluntary health agencies in India that were established between 1920 and 1952 to promote public health initiatives. Some of the key agencies mentioned include the Indian Red Cross Society, the Kasturba Memorial Fund, the Hind Kusht Nivaran Sangh, the Indian Council for Child Welfare, and the Bharat Sevak Samaj. It provides high-level details on the services offered and activities conducted by these organizations in areas such as relief work, family planning, and maternal/child welfare.
Community health centres (CHCs) are nonprofit community organizations established by state governments in India to provide primary healthcare services to populations of 80,000 to 120,000 people. CHCs have 30 indoor beds and facilities for X-rays, labor and delivery, surgery, and laboratories. They are managed by four medical specialists and provide services including general surgery, medicine, obstetrics, pediatrics, and all national health programs.
Vital statistics are a numerical description of births, deaths, marriages and other vital events in a population. They were first studied by John Graunt in England in the 17th century. Vital statistics provide tools to measure population dynamics and changes over time. They are used for various purposes like evaluating health programs, planning disease control measures, describing community health, and conducting research on health problems. Important vital statistics include birth rate, death rate, infant mortality rate, and maternal mortality rate. Defects in vital statistics and their uses were also discussed.
The document discusses mid-level health providers (MLHPs), also known as community health officers (CHOs), in India. MLHPs are trained to provide primary healthcare and relieve burden on physicians. The roles of a MLHP in India include providing maternal/child care, managing common illnesses, screening for diseases, health promotion, and administrative duties. MLHPs undergo 2-3 years of training to work independently within their defined scope of practice. Their introduction aims to expand access to healthcare and address India's large shortage of doctors, by bridging the gap between communities and health facilities.
There are several international and national health agencies that work to promote health and reduce disease. International agencies include the WHO, UNICEF, UNDP, World Bank, FAO, and USAID. They work on health initiatives worldwide and provide funding. National agencies in India include the Indian Council for Child Welfare and organizations focused on tuberculosis, leprosy, women's health, and more. The agencies have objectives like preventive healthcare, treatment, lowering population growth and poverty, and increasing education.
NATIONAL IODINE DEFICIENCY DISORDER CONTROL PROGRAMpramod kumar
The document discusses India's National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Control Program. Key points:
- Iodine deficiency can cause developmental issues and goiter. India launched the program in 1962 to distribute iodated salt to populations at risk.
- Over 350 million people in India are at risk of iodine deficiency. The program aims to reduce prevalence of disorders to below 10% by 2012 through iodated salt distribution, education, and monitoring.
- It is implemented through central coordination and state-level cells. Achievements include banning non-iodated salt, establishing quality standards, and expanding production and distribution of iodated salt nationwide.
This document discusses the referral system in healthcare. It defines referral as transferring cases beyond a facility's competence to a higher level facility. The system is vertical, allowing cases to move from village to subcenter to PHC to CHC and so on. The purposes are to provide comprehensive care appropriately and allow access to specialized services. An effective system requires trained staff, equipment, transportation, and collaboration between levels. Nurses play a role in observing patients, identifying the need for referral, assisting with transportation, and providing follow-up care.
This document summarizes key concepts in epidemiological studies. It discusses how epidemiological studies aim to determine the differences between those who get a disease and those who are spared. This is done by investigating the nature and extent of the disease, causative agents, sources of infection, modes of transmission and susceptibility of the population. The document also outlines the two main approaches in epidemiological investigations - asking questions and making comparisons. It provides examples of the types of questions asked and comparisons that can be made, such as between rural and urban populations. Finally, it defines epidemiological terms like case counts, rates, ratios and proportions that are used to measure and compare health outcomes.
The document summarizes key Indian health programs - Reproductive and Child Health (RCH), Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), and Janani Shishu Suraksha Yojana (JSSY). RCH aims to reduce infant and maternal mortality. ICDS provides integrated services like nutrition, health checkups, and education to children and mothers. JSSY provides free healthcare for pregnant women and sick newborns, including delivery, C-sections, treatment, diagnosis, transport, and diet. The programs aim to improve health outcomes, especially for poor and underserved populations.
The document discusses several national health programs in India aimed at controlling communicable diseases, improving sanitation and nutrition, and increasing access to healthcare. It outlines programs targeting malaria, filariasis, kala-azar, Japanese encephalitis, dengue, leprosy, tuberculosis, diarrheal diseases, and disease surveillance. International organizations like WHO and UNICEF provide technical and material support. Nurses play an important role by educating communities, implementing strategies, monitoring programs, and participating in case finding, treatment, and reporting. National health programs are seen as important to improving health outcomes and achieving health goals in communities across India.
The document discusses preventive obstetrics and outlines its objectives and key measures. [1] Preventive obstetrics aims to promote the health of the mother and baby during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period through routine care and early detection of issues. [2] It focuses on antenatal, intranatal, and postnatal nursing care. [3] Key aspects of antenatal nursing discussed include preconception counseling, essential antenatal services, screening and preparing expectant mothers.
The Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) program was launched in India in 1997 with the goal of reducing infant and maternal mortality rates and achieving population stabilization. RCH Phase I focused on promoting maternal and child health through interventions like family planning, maternal care, child survival, and prevention of diseases. RCH Phase II, launched in 2005, expanded the goals and components of the program. It aimed to further reduce infant and maternal mortality as well as increase immunization coverage, especially in rural areas through strategies like strengthening health infrastructure and focusing on high-priority states. The components of RCH Phase II included population stabilization, maternal health, newborn and child health, adolescent health, and control of diseases. Monitoring and evaluation was emphasized
The ICDS Scheme provides services to promote early childhood development, with a focus on children under 6 years old, pregnant and lactating mothers, and adolescent girls. It aims to improve nutrition, reduce mortality and morbidity, and support education. Services include health checkups, immunizations, supplementary nutrition, non-formal preschool education, and community participation through Anganwadi centers. The program is funded jointly by central and state governments in India.
The document summarizes the organization of health services in India from the central, state, district, and block levels. At the central level, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare oversees departments that deal with health, family welfare, and Ayush systems. It coordinates with states and oversees national health programs. States have their own health directorates responsible for implementing central policies and programs. Districts are headed by Chief Medical Officers of Health. At the block level, a three-tier structure consists of Community Health Centers, Primary Health Centers, and Sub Centers serving populations of varying sizes.
Minimum Need's Programme, Presented By Mohammed Haroon Rashid Haroon Rashid
Subject - Community Health Nursing II, Topic - Minimum Need's Programme, Presented By Mohammed Haroon Rashid, Basic B.Sc Nursing 4th year in Florence College Of Nursing
The document discusses the Safe Motherhood Initiative, which aims to reduce deaths and illnesses among women and infants in developing countries by improving access to family planning services, maternal healthcare, and education. It was launched in 1987 with the goal of cutting maternal deaths in half by 2000. The initiative promotes primary healthcare, antenatal care, clean and safe delivery services, essential newborn care, and postnatal services. It also aims to monitor health services and conduct research to generate best practices. The document outlines support for Safe Motherhood initiatives through events in India to raise awareness of maternal health issues.
This document discusses school health services. It defines school health and school health services, and outlines the aim and objectives of school health programs. These include promoting, protecting, and maintaining student health. The principles of school health emphasize meeting student health needs, health education, and preventive and ongoing services. Key aspects covered include health appraisals, disease prevention, nutrition services, first aid, and health education. Maintaining accurate student health records is also discussed.
This document discusses primary health care (PHC), including its definition, principles, and the role of nurses. It provides the following key points:
1. PHC is defined as universally accessible and affordable health care that involves community participation. Its goals include disease prevention, health promotion, and treatment of common health issues.
2. The principles of PHC are equitable distribution of care, community participation, coordination between health and other sectors, and use of appropriate technologies.
3. Nurses play an important role in PHC by directly providing care, educating communities, planning and managing care, and supervising other health workers. Their training was revised to better prepare them for PHC.
This ppt gives you the details about the NRHM scheme. The SWOT analysis has been done which helps you to know the strength and weakness part of the NRHM program.
BY: Dr.Pavithra R (M.H.A)
The Bhore Committee report of 1946 laid the foundations for India's public health system. It recommended establishing a three-tier health care system with primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. It emphasized integrating preventive and curative services and ensuring access to medical care regardless of ability to pay. The committee also stressed the importance of community health workers and locating services close to rural populations to maximize health benefits.
This document lists and provides brief descriptions of several voluntary health agencies in India that were established between 1920 and 1952 to promote public health initiatives. Some of the key agencies mentioned include the Indian Red Cross Society, the Kasturba Memorial Fund, the Hind Kusht Nivaran Sangh, the Indian Council for Child Welfare, and the Bharat Sevak Samaj. It provides high-level details on the services offered and activities conducted by these organizations in areas such as relief work, family planning, and maternal/child welfare.
Community health centres (CHCs) are nonprofit community organizations established by state governments in India to provide primary healthcare services to populations of 80,000 to 120,000 people. CHCs have 30 indoor beds and facilities for X-rays, labor and delivery, surgery, and laboratories. They are managed by four medical specialists and provide services including general surgery, medicine, obstetrics, pediatrics, and all national health programs.
Vital statistics are a numerical description of births, deaths, marriages and other vital events in a population. They were first studied by John Graunt in England in the 17th century. Vital statistics provide tools to measure population dynamics and changes over time. They are used for various purposes like evaluating health programs, planning disease control measures, describing community health, and conducting research on health problems. Important vital statistics include birth rate, death rate, infant mortality rate, and maternal mortality rate. Defects in vital statistics and their uses were also discussed.
The document discusses mid-level health providers (MLHPs), also known as community health officers (CHOs), in India. MLHPs are trained to provide primary healthcare and relieve burden on physicians. The roles of a MLHP in India include providing maternal/child care, managing common illnesses, screening for diseases, health promotion, and administrative duties. MLHPs undergo 2-3 years of training to work independently within their defined scope of practice. Their introduction aims to expand access to healthcare and address India's large shortage of doctors, by bridging the gap between communities and health facilities.
There are several international and national health agencies that work to promote health and reduce disease. International agencies include the WHO, UNICEF, UNDP, World Bank, FAO, and USAID. They work on health initiatives worldwide and provide funding. National agencies in India include the Indian Council for Child Welfare and organizations focused on tuberculosis, leprosy, women's health, and more. The agencies have objectives like preventive healthcare, treatment, lowering population growth and poverty, and increasing education.
NATIONAL IODINE DEFICIENCY DISORDER CONTROL PROGRAMpramod kumar
The document discusses India's National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Control Program. Key points:
- Iodine deficiency can cause developmental issues and goiter. India launched the program in 1962 to distribute iodated salt to populations at risk.
- Over 350 million people in India are at risk of iodine deficiency. The program aims to reduce prevalence of disorders to below 10% by 2012 through iodated salt distribution, education, and monitoring.
- It is implemented through central coordination and state-level cells. Achievements include banning non-iodated salt, establishing quality standards, and expanding production and distribution of iodated salt nationwide.
This document discusses the referral system in healthcare. It defines referral as transferring cases beyond a facility's competence to a higher level facility. The system is vertical, allowing cases to move from village to subcenter to PHC to CHC and so on. The purposes are to provide comprehensive care appropriately and allow access to specialized services. An effective system requires trained staff, equipment, transportation, and collaboration between levels. Nurses play a role in observing patients, identifying the need for referral, assisting with transportation, and providing follow-up care.
This document summarizes key concepts in epidemiological studies. It discusses how epidemiological studies aim to determine the differences between those who get a disease and those who are spared. This is done by investigating the nature and extent of the disease, causative agents, sources of infection, modes of transmission and susceptibility of the population. The document also outlines the two main approaches in epidemiological investigations - asking questions and making comparisons. It provides examples of the types of questions asked and comparisons that can be made, such as between rural and urban populations. Finally, it defines epidemiological terms like case counts, rates, ratios and proportions that are used to measure and compare health outcomes.
The document summarizes key Indian health programs - Reproductive and Child Health (RCH), Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), and Janani Shishu Suraksha Yojana (JSSY). RCH aims to reduce infant and maternal mortality. ICDS provides integrated services like nutrition, health checkups, and education to children and mothers. JSSY provides free healthcare for pregnant women and sick newborns, including delivery, C-sections, treatment, diagnosis, transport, and diet. The programs aim to improve health outcomes, especially for poor and underserved populations.
The document discusses several national health programs in India aimed at controlling communicable diseases, improving sanitation and nutrition, and increasing access to healthcare. It outlines programs targeting malaria, filariasis, kala-azar, Japanese encephalitis, dengue, leprosy, tuberculosis, diarrheal diseases, and disease surveillance. International organizations like WHO and UNICEF provide technical and material support. Nurses play an important role by educating communities, implementing strategies, monitoring programs, and participating in case finding, treatment, and reporting. National health programs are seen as important to improving health outcomes and achieving health goals in communities across India.
The document discusses preventive obstetrics and outlines its objectives and key measures. [1] Preventive obstetrics aims to promote the health of the mother and baby during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period through routine care and early detection of issues. [2] It focuses on antenatal, intranatal, and postnatal nursing care. [3] Key aspects of antenatal nursing discussed include preconception counseling, essential antenatal services, screening and preparing expectant mothers.
Community midwifery aims to promote maternal and child health through antenatal, intranatal, and postnatal care. Antenatal care includes regular checkups to monitor the health of the mother and baby, identify high-risk pregnancies, provide education on nutrition and hygiene, and begin postpartum family planning. Intranatal care focuses on a clean delivery to prevent infections. Postnatal care supports breastfeeding and family planning education while checking for postpartum complications over 10 days of visits. The overall goals are a healthy mother and baby as well as promoting reproductive health.
Antenatal care aims to promote the health of the mother and baby during pregnancy. It works to detect high-risk pregnancies, prevent complications, reduce maternal and infant mortality, educate mothers on nutrition, hygiene and child care, and encourage family planning. While identifying risk factors, antenatal care cannot reliably predict which women will experience complications, as the majority of complication cases are considered low risk. The goal of antenatal care is to maintain normal pregnancies and detect current issues, rather than act as a screening tool based on risk factors. It also aims to attend to under-fives with their mothers.
Antenatal intranatal and post natal servicesJobin Jacob
This document outlines antenatal, intranatal, and postnatal care services. It discusses the goals of protecting and promoting maternal and infant health. Key aspects covered include identifying high-risk pregnancies, ensuring safe deliveries, newborn care, educating mothers, and establishing family planning services. The roles of community health nurses are described in providing care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period through activities like examinations, immunizations, counseling, and home visits. Complications are also addressed. The overall aim is to reestablish maternal health while encouraging breastfeeding and early detection of issues.
This document discusses mother and child health care. It covers several key topics in 3 sentences or less:
Maternal health problems in developing countries include reducing mortality, promoting nutrition and health practices. Main health issues are malnutrition, infection, and effects of uncontrolled fertility. Proper antenatal care including nutrition, rest, exercise and checkups is important to achieve a healthy mother and baby.
This document discusses maternal and child health (MCH) services which provide comprehensive healthcare for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children. The objectives of MCH include reducing mortality and morbidity for both mothers and children, regulating fertility, and promoting physical and mental growth. Maternal healthcare includes antenatal, natal (delivery), and postnatal care. Antenatal care involves regular checkups during pregnancy to monitor health and identify risks. Natal care focuses on ensuring a safe delivery. Postnatal care aims to restore the health of the mother and baby and provide education on childcare and family planning.
Preventives in obs pedia and geriatericsDrRavi Jain
This document discusses preventive measures in obstetrics and pediatrics. It covers antenatal, intranatal, and postnatal care including the importance of breastfeeding and monitoring infant growth and development. Key aspects include immunizing mothers and children, providing nutrition education, treating common issues like malnutrition and infection, and ensuring clean delivery practices. The overall goal is to promote maternal and child health through preventive healthcare.
3rd year MBBS UG class on postnatal care of mother and newborn baby including intranatal and postnatal advice, domiciliary care,warning signs, APGAR score and many more with video clips.
This document summarizes maternal and child health services in Palestine. It outlines that maternal and child health care is a primary component of healthcare systems and is provided by the Ministry of Health, UNRWA, and NGOs for free. Services include antenatal care, delivery, postnatal care, well-baby clinics, immunizations, and family planning. The document describes the goals and components of various maternal and child health programs and services.
Maternal and child health programs aim to promote the health of mothers and children under 5 years old. Key objectives include reducing mortality and morbidity during pregnancy, childbirth, and early childhood. Services provided include antenatal care during pregnancy, care during labor and childbirth, and postnatal care for mothers and babies after delivery. Proper nutrition, immunizations, and health education are important components of maternal and child health programs.
The document provides information on antenatal care, including its definition, objectives, essential services, physical examinations, health education, and risk factors. The key points are:
1) Antenatal care involves medical care during pregnancy to monitor the health of the mother and baby. Its objectives include promoting health, detecting high-risk cases, preventing complications, and educating mothers.
2) Essential antenatal care services include registering pregnant women, regular check-ups, tetanus immunizations, iron/folic acid supplements, and health education on nutrition, hygiene and more.
3) Appointments and physical examinations check weight, blood pressure, urine, and more to monitor health and
trends in midwifery and obstetrics teaching.pptxVarnamohan
The document discusses trends in midwifery and obstetrics. It describes how midwifery focuses on caring for women during pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period. Obstetrics deals with medical care during these stages. Technological advances have revolutionized diagnosis and treatment, while shorter hospital stays present new challenges. There is a shift towards family-centered care that promotes bonding and a focus on the needs of the mother and family.
This document discusses maternal and child health, including the objectives of MCH programs, maternal risk factors, components of MCH care, and the roles and responsibilities of nurses. It covers antenatal, intranatal, and postnatal care services. The key aspects of care for mothers include antenatal visits, immunizations, nutrition, health education. Newborn care includes immediate care procedures, breastfeeding support, and growth monitoring. Nurses provide MCH services, educate mothers, and act as administrators in MCH programs.
The document discusses maternal and child health, noting that maternal health refers to women ages 15-45, child health is for those under 15, and health encompasses physical, mental, and social well-being. It outlines the importance of antenatal care in detecting high-risk mothers, preventing complications, and educating on child care and family planning. The document also covers intra natal care which aims for asepsis during birth, minimal injury to mother and infant, and readiness to address complications while caring for the newborn.
Maternal and child health (MCH) services aim to provide comprehensive healthcare to pregnant women, mothers, and young children. The key goals are to reduce mortality and morbidity during pregnancy and childbirth, promote healthy growth and development of children, and regulate fertility through family planning services. MCH services include antenatal, natal, and postnatal care for mothers as well as immunizations, nutrition monitoring, and illness treatment for children from birth to age five. The document outlines the various components and objectives of MCH at each stage of care.
This document provides information on antenatal care, including its definition, objectives, components, types of visits, high risk factors, advice, and indicators of maternal and child health care. The key aspects of antenatal care are monitoring the health of the mother and baby during pregnancy, detecting high-risk cases, educating mothers on family planning and child health, and aiming for a healthy delivery outcome. Components include medical history, examinations, tests, and visits scheduled throughout pregnancy. High-risk pregnancies require specialized care. The goals of maternal health care are reducing mortality rates and ensuring healthy mothers and babies.
Maternal and child health interventions in ghanauhashohoe
Maternal and child health interventions are important in Ghana given high rates of maternal and child mortality. Key issues include malnutrition, infection, and uncontrolled fertility due to poverty. Interventions focus on antenatal care, immunizations, family planning, and addressing root causes like hygiene, nutrition, and socioeconomic factors. Antenatal services include physical exams, prenatal advice, testing and treatment for conditions like anemia, malaria and STIs. The overall goal is promoting long-term health for mothers and children.
This document provides an overview of antenatal care (ANC) services. It discusses the objectives, frequency, and components of ANC, including screening for high-risk pregnancies, health promotion, preventive services, and natal care. It describes focused ANC, which emphasizes evidence-based, goal-directed care through 4 visits. The goals of focused ANC are early detection/treatment of problems, prevention of complications, birth preparedness, and health promotion. Key topics for health education are also outlined. The document concludes with further reading suggestions.
Occupational health aims to promote worker health and prevent work-related illness. It focuses on assessing hazards, educating workers, and creating healthy work environments. The document defines occupational health and discusses international standards. It outlines the goals of occupational health nursing, including health screenings, education, and rehabilitation. Key hazards like noise, chemicals, and radiation are summarized. The roles of occupational health professionals in addressing these risks are also highlighted.
Cancer is a group of diseases involving
abnormal cell growth with the potential to
invade or spread to other parts of the body. Cancer is a group of diseases involving
abnormal cell growth with the potential to
invade or spread to other parts of the body.
Cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and
mortality worldwide, with approximately 14 million new
cases in 2012.
Malnutrition is the condition that develops when the body does not get the right amount of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ function.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency dealing with – ❖labour issues, ❖relating to international labour standards, ❖ social protection, and work opportunities for all
voluntary health agencies have its own administrative body or committee which raises fund through its membership or through private sources. It has staff either paid or on a voluntary basis. Works for health promotion, health education & health legislation, etc.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent humanitarian organization founded in 1863 to protect victims of war. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the ICRC has a budget of over 1.5 billion Swiss francs and over 15,000 staff worldwide. Along with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the ICRC and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies make up the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
UNDP (United nation development programme)Saurabh Singh
The United Nations Development Programme is the United Nations' global development network. Headquartered in New York City, UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build a better life for themselves
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2. INTRODUCTION
“ Maternal and child health” refers to
the promotive, preventive ,curative
and rehabilitative health care for
mothers and children ,child health,
family planning, school health,
handicapped children ,adolescence
and health aspects of children in
special setting such as day care.
3. DEFINITION
“Maternal and child health services can be defined as
“promoting, preventing, therapeutic or rehabilitation
facility or care for the mother and child.”
According to WHO
• “Maternal and child health (MCH) refer to a package
of comprehensive health care services which are
developed to meet promotive, preventive, curative,
rehabilitative needs of pregnant women before, during
and after delivery and of infants and pre-school
children from birth to five years.”
4. OBJECTIVES
• Early diagnosis and treatment of the health problems
of all mothers and children
• Reduce maternal mortality and morbidity.
• Reduce prenatal and neonatal mortality and morbidity.
• Prevent malnutrition
• Prevent communicable diseases
• Promoting reproductive health or safe motherhood
• Regulate fertility so as to have wanted and healthy
children when desired.
• Provide basic maternal and child health care to all
mother and children.
5. • Promote and protect health of mothers.
• Promote and protect physical growth and psycho-
social development of children.
• Health education and family planning service
• Child survival
• Ensure birth of healthy child
• Promote healthy G & D
7. RECENT TRENDS IN MCH
CARE
Integration
of care
Risk
approach
Manpower
changes
Primary
health care
Reproductiv
e and child
health
8. ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES
OF MCH SERVICES
• Complete health check up and
care of the child and mother
from conception to birth
• Studying the health problems
of mothers and child
• Providing health education to
parents for taking care of
children
• Training to professionals and
assistant workers
11. 1.MATERNAL HEALTH CARE
• Maternal health care include care of women during
pregnancy, child birth and after child birth. It also
includes treatment of child-less couples
• Components of Maternal health care:
1. Antenatal Care 2. INTRANATAL
CARE
3. Postnatal
Care
12. 1. ANTENATAL CARE:
The care of the women during pregnancy.
AIM
The primary aim of
antenatal care is to
achieve a healthy
mother and a
healthy baby at the
end of a pregnancy.
13. OBJECTIVES
1. To promote protect and maintain the health of
the mother during pregnancy
2. To detect:” high risk” cases and special attention
3. To foresee complications and prevent them
4. To remove anxiety and dread associated with
delivery
5. To reduce maternal and infant mortality and
morbidity
6. To teach the mother elements of child care,
nutrition ,personal hygiene and environmental
sanitation
7. To sensitise the mother to need for family
planning
8. To attend to the under –fives accompanying
the mother
14. ANTENATAL SERVICES AND
CARE
1. Registration Registration of pregnant women:- the mother
must be registered within 12 weeks of pregnancy
2.Antenatal
visits
Mother should attend a minimum of 3 visits
covering the entire period of pregnancy should be
1st visit at 20th weeks
2nd visit at 30th weeks
3rd visit at 36th weeks
a).Preventive
services for
mothers
( before delivery)
a. The first visit:
• Health history
• Physical examination
• Laboratory examination
b. On subsquent visits:
• Physical examination
• Laboratory tests
15. c. Iron and folic acid supplementation is given one
tablet of iron and folic acid twice a day for at least
100days to prevent anemia in mother & to promote
proper growth of fetus
d. Immunization against tetanus 2doses of tetanus
toxoid should be given. 1st dose at 16-20 weeks and
2nd dose at 20-24 weeks of pregnancy
e. Instruction on nutrition, family planning ,self-
care, delivery and parenthood
f. Home visiting by a female health worker
g. Referral services
b). Risk
approach
Risk approach for high risk cases like elderly primi,
malpresentations, antepartum hemorrahage,
pre-eclampsia, anemia, twins, ho previous caesarian
delivery, and general diseases like kidney disease,
diabetes, tuberculosis, liver diseases etc.
16. c).Maintenance
of records
Maintenance of records: the antenatal care is
prepared at the first examination, it include
registration number, identifying data, previous
health history, and main health events.
3.Prental
advices
A). Diet: lactation demand about 550 kcal a day.
Total weight gain 12kg , at 1st trimester 2 kg, 2nd
trimester 5 kg& 3rd trimester 5kg of weight
B). Personal hygiene:
Personal cleanliness
Rest and sleep: 8 hrs sleep and 2 hrs rest
Bowels
Exercise
Smoking and alcohol should be avoided It lead
to low birth weight and retardation
Dental care
17. Sexual inter course restricted during the first & last
trimester.1st trimester it increases the risk of abortion
& last trimester it predisposes to infection
c).Drugs the mother should be advised not to take any
medicine unless it is prescribed by the Doctor
d). Warning signs: unusual pain, Swelling of feet
hand or face, fits, headache, blurred vision bleeding or
discharge from vagina, dizziness, high fever baby’s
movement not being felt.
e). Child care :-the mother should be educated on
various aspects of child care
f).Radiation:-the mother should be advised to avoid
abdominal X-ray it predisposes child to the risk of
leukemia and other cancers.
g).Travel:-Avoid travel during first and last trimester
h)Follow up visits:-mother must be educated about the
need for regular visit and proper care during
pregnancy.
18. i).Psychological preparation of the mother:
The expectant mother, especially the primary Para
mother has fear and anxiety about child birth, its
outcome, complications etc. It is very important to
discuss various aspects of pregnancy and delivery.
This helps in overcoming their fears and anxieties.
4.Specific
protection
Anemia
Nutritional deficiencies
toxemias of pregnancy
tetanus
syphilis
German measles
RH status
HIV infection
5.Mental
preparation
Mother craft classes at MCH centers help a
great deal in achieving this objective
19. 6.Family
planning
The mother should be educated and motivated
for small family norm and spacing of children
7. Paediatric
component
All antenatal clinics to pay attention to the
under-fives accompanying the mothers
20. 2. INTRANATAL CARE
Natal care refers to care during
confinement/delivery/ birth of a child.
• Child birth is a normal physiological
process ,but complications may arise,
septicemia may arise result from
unskilled and septic manipulations, and
tetanus neonatarum from the use of
unsterile instruments. The emphasis on
the cleanliness. It entails
Clean hands and fingernails
Clean surface for delivery
Clean cutting and care of cord
21. INTRANATAL CARE
AIMS
• To provide Thorough asepsis
• Delivery with minimum injury to
the infant and mother
• Readiness to deal with
complications such as prolonged
lobour, ante-partum hemorrhage,
convulsions, mal-
presentation,prolapse of cord etc..
• Care of the baby at delivery-
resuscitation, care of the cord, care
of the eyes.
22. OBJECTIVE:
• The objectives of natal care:
1. To prevent infection,
2. Prevent injury to both mother and
baby,
3. To detect and deal with any
complications e.g. ante partum and
post-partum hemorrhage,
prolonged labour, Malpresentation,
prolapse cord etc.,
4. To resuscitate the baby and to
provide immediate care to baby.
23. INTRANATAL CARE
INCLUDES….
1.Domicillary
care:
Mother with normal obstetric history may be
advised to have their confinement in their
homes,provided the home conditions are
satisfactory.
In such cases the delivery may be conducted
by the” health worker female or trained dai”
this is known as “ domiciliary midwifery
service”.
24. DOMICILLARY SERVICE
ADVANTAGES
• Mother delivers in the
familiar surroundings of
her home –
• Less chance of cross
infection –
• Mother is able to keep
an eye upon her children
and domestic affairs.
DISADVANTAGES
• Mother may have less
medical and nursing
supervision –
• Mather may have less
rest –
• Mother resume her
duties too soon –
• Diet may be neglected
25. Responsibilities Of Female Health
Worker In Domiciliary Care
• She should be adequately trained to
recognize the” danger signals” are
Sluggish pains or rupture of
membranes
Prolapsed of the cord or hand
Meconium stained liquor
Excessive show or bleeding during
labour
Late placental separation
Post-partum hemorrhage or collapse
increased temperature
26. 2.Institutional care: At about 1% of deliveries tend to
be abnormal, requiring the
services of a doctor institutional
care is recommended for all ‘ high
risk’ cases and where home
conditions are unsuitable.
3. Rooming in Keeping the baby’s crib at the
side of the mother’s bed is called
“rooming-in”.
It also allays the fear in the mother
mind that the baby is not misplaced
in the central nursery.
27. CARE AND SERVICES
Preparation of place and surroundings of confinement.
Preparation of equipment and supplies required during
delivery. ž
Physical and psychological preparation of the mother.
Examination of mother’s physical condition abdominal
palpation, monitoring fetal heart sound, observation of
vital signs, labour pain and uterine extraction etc.
Conducting delivery, watchful about any problem and
helping mother in taking pains. ž
Referral of mother immediately in case of any such
problem. ž
Giving immediate care to mother and baby after delivery. ž
Giving instruction to the mother and family members. ž
Maintaining record and reporting of birth to authority.
28. 3.POSTNATAL CARE
• It refer to care which is
rendered to both mother
and the baby after delivery
29. OBJECTIVES
• To restore, promote and maintain health of mother and
baby.
• To promote breast feeding.
• To prevent complications.
• To establish good nutrition's of the baby.
• To prevent infection and identify any health
problem/disorder in the baby.
• To support and strengthen the parents confidence and
their role within their family and cultural environment.
• To motivate for planed and small family norms.
• To educate mother and family on various aspects of
mother and child care.
30. IMMEDIATE CARE OF THE
MOTHER
• After the baby is born and placenta is delivery, it is very
important that mother is made comfortable and watched
for any complication.
• The fundus is palpated, clots are expressed, and fundal
height is measured.
• The perineum is inspected for any laceration or tear,
perineal care is given, napkin fixed.
• Mother is made comfortable by removing the soiled
linen, thorough cleaning and by keeping her warm etc.
• Hot drink is given thereafter.
• The vital signs are recorded
31. Restoration Of Mother To Optimum
Health:
Physical 1. Postnatal examinations:
Soon after delivery ,the health check-up must be
frequent, Twice a day during the first 3 days and
subsequently once a day till umbilical cord drops
off.
FHW should checks vitals, breasts, check progress
of normal involution of uterus, examines lochia for
any abnormality,
Check urine and bowels and advises on perineal
care
2.Anaemia:Routine HB estimation can be done
when anaemia discovered.If its there continue
treatment for 1 year.
32. 3.Nutrition:the nutritional needs of the
mother must be adequately met
4.Postnatal exercises: is to bring
streched abdominal and pelvic muscle back
to normal
2.Psychological Fear and insecurity may be eliminated by
proper prenatal instruction.
3.Breast feeding
4.Family
planning:
Mother should attend postnatal contacts to
adopt a suitable method for spacing the next
birth.
5.Basic health
education
Hygiene, feeding for mother and infant,
pregnancy spacing, importance of health
check-up, birth registration
33. IMMEDIATE CARE OF THE NEW BORN
1.Clearing the
airway
Immediately after birth the baby should cry
and breathe. In order to promote breathing the
airway needs to be cleared of mucus and any
other secretions.
2.Apgar score Apgar scoring is a device to monitor physical
condition of the baby. It is determined by
immediate observation of the heart rate,
respiration, muscles tone, reflex response and
colour of the infant. It is taken 1 minute &
again at 5 minutes after birth
3.Care of the cord The cord should be cut & tied when it has
stopped pulsating. Care must be taken to
prevent tetanus of newborn by unsterilized
instruments and cord ties
34. 4.Care of the
eyes
Before the eyes are open, the lid margins of the
newborn should be cleaned with sterile wet
swabs, one for each eye from inner to outer side.
5. Care of the
skin
The care of the skin is very important to
protect the child from any infection and keep the
baby clean and warm. The first bath is given
with soap and warm water to remove vernix,
mechonium and blood clots. Some prefer to apply
warm oil before the bath.
6.Maintainance
of body
temperature
The new born baby has the risk of hypothermia
because of immature heat regulating system. The
normal body temperature of a newborn is
between 36.5 deg C to 37.5 deg C it is important
that immediately after birth the child is quickly
dried with a clean cloth and wrapped in warm
cloth and given to the mother for skin-to skin
contact and breast feeding.
35. 7.Braest
feeding
•The breast feeding should be started as soon
as possible preferably within an hour of the
birth
8. Physical
examination
•The physical examination of the baby should
be done by health worker assisting mother in
delivery soon after the birth to identify any
birth injury, malformations and general health
condition of the baby.
36. POST NATAL VISITAND CARE
• It is very important to give regular and frequent visit to
post-natal mother when the delivery is conducted in
home. The health worker is expected to follow the
under mentioned schedule:
• 1st visit - within 24 hours (on the 2nd of delivery
was conducted by her )
• 2nd visit - 5th or 6th day
• 3rd visit - 10th day
• 4th visit - 2nd to 4th week
• 5th visit -6th to 8th week (the visit is done in the
clinic).
During these visits, both mother and baby are given
care to meet their health needs.
37. CARE OF THE MOTHER AND NEW
BORN DURING EACH VISIT
CARE OF MOTHER
• General observation of the
mother and the surrounding to
assess overall health status of
mother, cleanliness etc.
• Observation temperature, pulse
and respiration.
• Examination of breast,
involutions of uterus, lochia,
perineum for any kind of
abnormality.
CARE OF NEW BORN
• General observations of the
baby and how is he/she.
• Observation of temperature,
heart rate and respiration.
• Observation of eyes for any
kind of abnormality such as
watering of eyes or any
discharge etc.
• Observation of skin for change
in colour.
38. • Observation of any abnormality
in the abdomen likes painful and
hard abdomen.
It should be seen that the mother:
• Takes adequate nutritious diet.
• Takes sufficient rest and sleep.
• Keeps herself clean and protects
from infections
• Breast feeds her baby.
• Observation of cord stump .
• The weight is checked and
recorded.
• Observation of any sign of
abnormality of abdomen such
as distension, tenderness etc.
It should be seen that the
baby is.
• Adequately clothed, kept
clean.
• Breast fed on demand.
• Allowed to sleep and rest
most of the time and handled
only when necessary.
• Not given bottle feeds.
39.
40. 2.CHILD HEALTH CARE
• Child health care refer to care of children from
conception to birth till the age of five
41. OBJECTIVE
Decreasing child death and infant mortality rate
Every child receives adequate care and proper
nourishment.
Every child is immunized and protected from diseases.
To monitor growth and development.
To identify ailments and treated without delay.
To educate the mother and family members to give
proper care to their children.
Increasing health level of children
Nutritious diet to children
42. CARE OF THE CHILD
personal care
of children:-
every child must get proper personal care to protect
the child from any kind of injury. It include
maintenance of personal hygiene, maintenance of
body temperature, rest and sleep, exercise, training
of child regarding healthy habits etc. .
Feeding of the
child
:-adequate and proper feeding is very important.
BREAST FEEDING:-
For the first few month(6 month)of life, breast
feeding is best food which is made available by
nature for healthy growth and development.
43. SUPPLEMENTARY FOOD:-
for the first six month, breast feed alone is
sufficient for normal growth and development.
Beyond six month baby require additional food to
meet body requirements. therefore it is necessary
to introduce various other food items suitable for
the age of the child. These are called
supplementary food.
MONITORING
OF GROWTH
AND
DEVELOPMENT
It is very important to monitor growth and
development of children regularly. It indicates
health and nutrition status of the child . It helps in
identification of any deviation from normal.
Ideally weight is measured and recorded once in a
month up to one year, once in two months up to
two years and once in three months upto five
years.
44. Immunizatio
n of children
•The child needs to be protected from six infectious
and vaccine preventable diseases. There diseases
include tuberculosis, tetanus, diphtheria, whooping
cough, measles and poliomyelitis.
•It is very important that health workers must educate
all the mothers about the importance of immunization
and must explain them about the immunization
schedule so that they will bring the child for
immunization according to schedule.
Safety and
security of
children
•Safety and security can be ensured by providing clean,
safe and comfortable physical environment. The water,
milk, and food supply must be free from infectious
agents and/or toxins.
•Disease carrying insects must be controlled. Accidents
hazards need to be removed or controlled in order to
prevent accidents such as falls, burns, poisoning,
drowning, aspiration of foreign objects, cuts and
abrasions etc.
45. Early
recognition and
treatment of
ailments:-
•There are number of ailments which can occur in
children from one month to five years and cause
morbidity and mortality.
•The most common ailments includes diarrheal
diseases, acute respiratory infection, vaccine
preventable diseases, nutritional deficiency
problems.
•It is very important to recognize these ailments
as early as possible so that timely treatment and
care can be taken at the family and health centre
level.
47. CHILD CLINICS
1.UNDER FIVE
CLINICS
Aims and
activities
• Preventive care
• Growth
monitoring
• Care in illness
2.CHILD GUIDANCE CLINICS
• For children suffering from abnormal
behaviour or psychological problem
• Psychiatrists, community health nurse and
other auxiliary workers serve in these clinics
• Bed wetting/ enuresis
• Refusing to go to school
• Hating a family member
• Complain of being ignored/ neglected
• Cruel behaviour towards other children and
animals
• Stealing the objects
• Intense reaction to normal situation
48. THE PACKAGE OF SERVICES
FOR THE MOTHERS
• TT immunization
• Prevention and
Treatment of
anemia
• Antenatal care and
early identification
of maternal
complication
• Deliveries by
trained personnel
• Promotion of
institutional
deliveries
• Management of
obstetric
emergencies
• Birth spacing
FOR THE CHILDREN
• Essential newborn care
• Exclusive breast
feeding and weaning
• Immunization
• Appropriate
management of
diarrhea
• Appropriate
management of ARI
• Vitamin A prophylaxis
• Treatment of anemia
FOR THE ELIGIBLE
COUPLE
• Essential newborn
care
• Exclusive breast
feeding and
weaning
• Immunization
• Appropriate
management of
diarrhea
• Appropriate
management of ARI
• Vitamin A
prophylaxis
• Treatment of
anemia
49.
50. The Function Of Community
Health Nurse In MCH Services
1. Direct care provider
2. Reproductive Health
3. Administrative
Function
4. Managerial Functions
5. Educational functions
6. Researcher
51. 1. DIRECT CARE PROVIDER
A. Antenatal care:-
i. Contact: Contacting every pregnant mother in the
primary Stage of pregnancy.
ii. History:- taking history of general health, previous child
birth and pres-ent pregnancy.
iii. intranatal examination:- Conducting physical birth and
present pregnancy. .
iv. Antenatal Examination:-
a. Calculate obstetric examination etc.
b. Calculating the expected date of delivery
c. Identifying high risk of mothers
d. Providing counselling and health education.
e. Helping mother and other family members in planning the
delivery.
52. B. Intranatal care:-
• Preparing the place for delivery.
• Arranging necessary equipment.
• Giving mental support to mothers.
• Preparing mother for delivery.
• Examine position of foetus, dilatation of
cervix, and heart of foetus, observing the
position of bladder and uterine contraction.
• Noting general condition of the pregnant
mother, process of pain and time of membrane
rupture.
• Ensuring safe delivery, examining umbilical
cord and noting abnormalities.
• If necessary, taking help of doctor or referring
patient to a specialist.
53. • Maintaining through asepsis
during delivery.
• Should be ready to handle
complications like bleeding,
malpresentation, cord
prolaps etc.
54. C. Postnatal care:-
• The week immediately after the child birth is called
postnatal period. The responsibilities of community
health nurse are
• Observing the blood pressure, temperature and pulse
of mother immediately after the delivery and then
during the following period.
• Collecting information about the general condition of
mother, food, sleep, pain and elimination etc. and,
accordingly the nursing care.
• Observing fundus, perineum, lochia, bladder etc.
• Observing breast and nipples.
• Protecting the mother from complications like
puerperal sepsis, breast inflammation, postpartum
hemorrhage, urinary incontinence, urinary retention
and thrombophlebitis and providing required
treatment.
55. D. Neonatal care
• Observing the respiration of
newborn, immediately after birth
and if necessary providing
resuscitation.
• Taking care of the umbilical cord
and cutting the
• Cord and tying it using proper
techniques.
• Taking notice of abnormalities or
congenital defects and informing the
relatives.
56. • Assessing the physical condition
of the newborn by his apgar score
( 9 or 10 is ideal score )
• Cleaning the newborn child
• Taking care of the newborn skin
and eyes.
• Keeping the newborn child on
safe bed and providing breast
feeding to baby at the earliest.
• Maintaining normal body
temperature of the new born.
• Give kangaroo care.
57. Function related to maternal
clinics
• Home visits:- During home visit,
community health nurse should try to
focus the attention of mother of
mother on the following points:-
• Antenatal check up and its
importance.
• Anatomy, physiology, and
psychology of pregnancy.
• Diet during pregnancy
• Plans of delivery
• Neonatal care
• Family planning
58. 2. ROLE IN REPRODUCTIVE
HEALTH
• Identify demographic characteristics of the
adolescents & adult population & maintain
data base
• Identify target groups & advocate the
pertinent family planning methods.
• Health educate sexually active population
on the STD & means to prevent them
• Screen for sexually transmitted disease &
take necessary action.
• Promote the concept of single partner
among sexually active population.
59. • Promote the usage & distribution
of condoms.
• Promote & familiarize
community about contraceptive
methods
• Promote & implement the sex
education in school & collegiate
curriculum
• Implement the reproductive
health initiatives implemented by
the RCH programme
60. 3. ADMINISTRATIVE
FUNCTION
• Evolve policy related to MCH.
• Serve as an information provider to
policy makers in relation to MCH
services.
• Serve as a liaison with the Govt,
community & NGO in organizing
& implementing MCH services.
• Develop counseling & MCH
assistance network in the state
• Create network with peripheral
MCH units with tertiary care
settings.
61. • Chalk out specific policies on
maintenance & establishment of
institutions catering MCH services.
• Involve other sectors in the provision of
MCH services
• Develop MCH advisory committee at
all levels
• Co-ordinate the state MCH activities
with the MCH activities of the nation
• Co-ordinate with allied systems of
medicine in the provision of MCH care.
• Translate & monitor the initiatives of
CSSM & RCH programme.
62. • Description for health manpower
employed to render MCH services.
• Reserve financial packages for MCH
services.
• Amend policies & legislations to
suit the existing MCH scenario of
the nation.
• Create & monitor the FRU at
primary, secondary & tertiary units.
• Allocate separate budget for MCH
services.
• Define job
63. 4. Managerial Functions
• Organizing and managing the
nursing homes.
• Playing the role of liaison
officer under referral system, for
sending the mother to hospital
for safe delivery.
• Taking part in community
activities.
• Explaining the importance of
reproductive and child health in
community.
64. • Supervising the work of midwives
and female health workers and
giving them appropriate suggestions.
• Organizing and managing maternal
clinics
• Coordinating between the doctor,
family and patients.
• Storing and maintaining the records
of maternal and child health services.
• Assisting the research work in the
field of maternal and child health
services.
65. 5. Educational functions
• Providing health education to
mother and family either
individually or in the group.
• Educating (using
demonstration) pregnant
mothers and relatives about
maternal nursing.
• Community health nurse
should discuss following
topics with pregnant mothers
66. • Importance of regular antenatal
check up.
• Personal hygiene and proper
diet.
• Clean environment ( including
mental environment)
• Importance of hospital delivery
or delivered or delivery by
trained worker.
• Taking care of infant.
• Thus, community health nurse
has a multifaceted role in
maternal services. It is only
through proper discharge
maternal and infant mortality can
be reduced to targeted rate.
67. 6.Researcher
• Identify researchable areas in MCH
& conduct research.
• Pool grant in aids to support
research activities in the areas of
MCH services.
• Support research scholars
undertaking research in the area of
MCH.
• Co-ordinate & net work research
activities.
• Design models based on research
findings.
68. PROGRAMMES AND SCHEMES
ARE SUPPORT TO THE MCH
• NRHM
• NUHM
• RCH
• JANANI SURAKSHA YOJANA (JSY)
• VANDEMATARM SCHEME
• SKILLED BIRTH ATTENDANTS (SBA)
• HOME BASED NEWBORN CARE (HBNC)
• INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF NEONATAL
AND CHILDHOOD ILLNESS (IMNCI).