Maternal health tips

03/02/2026

31/01/2026

Maternal health is our collective responsibility

26/01/2026

A condition where the cervix begins to dilate too early

19/01/2026

IMPORTANCE OF EARLY REGISTRATION OF PRENATAL CARE

Early detection of health problems
Conditions like high blood pressure, anemia, diabetes, infections (HIV, hepatitis, syphilis) can be picked up early—before they cause serious harm.
Proper health education
Mothers learn early about nutrition, danger signs, personal hygiene, rest, exercise, and birth preparedness, which boosts confidence and safer choices.
Accurate dating of pregnancy
Early ultrasound helps determine the correct gestational age, making it easier to track baby’s growth and plan delivery.
Early preventive care
You get timely folic acid, iron supplements, tetanus toxoid, malaria prevention, and other essential interventions right when they’re most effective.
Reduced pregnancy complications
Early care lowers the risk of pre-eclampsia, preterm labor, low birth weight, and maternal complications.
Improved fetal monitoring
Baby’s growth, heartbeat, and development are monitored from the start—any abnormalities can be managed early. Better birth planning
Early registration allows for individualized birth plans, including referral to higher-level care if the pregnancy is high-risk.
Builds trust with healthcare providers
Regular early visits help create a strong mother–provider relationship, encouraging consistent attendance throughout pregnancy.
Lower maternal and infant mortality
Bottom line: early prenatal care saves lives—healthier mothers, healthier babies.

19/01/2026

15/01/2026

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14/01/2026

Are you having difficulty weaning your baby?

13/01/2026

13/01/2026

Maternal health

Maternal health is all about the well-being of women before pregnancy, during pregnancy, childbirth, and after delivery. In simple terms: keeping mothers healthy so babies can thrive too.
Why it really matters
A healthy mother = a healthier baby.
It reduces maternal deaths, pregnancy complications, and newborn problems.
It supports families, communities, and the whole health system.
Key parts of maternal health
Pre-pregnancy care
Family planning, health education, treatment of existing conditions (like anemia, hypertension).
Antenatal care (ANC)
Regular clinic visits
Blood pressure checks, tetanus immunization
Nutrition advice and supplements (iron/folate)
Early detection of problems like pre-eclampsia
Safe delivery
Skilled birth attendants (midwives, nurses, doctors)
Clean environment and emergency obstetric care when needed
Postnatal care
Care for mother and baby in the first 6 weeks
Monitoring bleeding, infections, breastfeeding support, mental health
Nutrition
Balanced diet before and during pregnancy
Prevents anemia, low birth weight, and complications
Mental health
Screening for postpartum depression and anxiety
Emotional and social support
Common maternal health challenges
Hemorrhage (heavy bleeding)
Infections
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Unsafe abortion
Poor access to skilled care (especially in rural areas)
How maternal health can be improved
Early and regular antenatal visits
Skilled care during childbirth
Health education for women and families
Access to family planning services
Strong referral and emergency systems
Empowering women socially and economically
Maternal health is all about the well-being of women before pregnancy, during pregnancy, childbirth, and after delivery. In simple terms: keeping mothers healthy so babies can thrive too.
Why it really matters
A healthy mother = a healthier baby.
It reduces maternal deaths, pregnancy complications, and newborn problems.
It supports families, communities, and the whole health system.
Key parts of maternal health
Pre-pregnancy care
Family planning, health education, treatment of existing conditions (like anemia, hypertension).
Antenatal care (ANC)
Regular clinic visits
Blood pressure checks, tetanus immunization
Nutrition advice and supplements (iron/folate)
Early detection of problems like pre-eclampsia
Safe delivery
Skilled birth attendants (midwives, nurses, doctors)
Clean environment and emergency obstetric care when needed
Postnatal care
Care for mother and baby in the first 6 weeks
Monitoring bleeding, infections, breastfeeding support, mental health
Nutrition
Balanced diet before and during pregnancy
Prevents anemia, low birth weight, and complications
Mental health
Screening for postpartum depression and anxiety
Emotional and social support
Common maternal health challenges
Hemorrhage (heavy bleeding)
Infections
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Unsafe abortion
Poor access to skilled care (especially in rural areas)
How maternal health can be improved
Early and regular antenatal visits
Skilled care during childbirth
Health education for women and families
Access to family planning services
Strong referral and emergency systems
Empowering women socially and economically

12/01/2026

10/01/2026

mother’s love is quiet and fierce
It’s the kind that wakes up before dawn and stays awake long after everyone else is asleep.
The kind that notices small changes—your silence, your smile, your sigh—and understands without being told.
A mother’s love gives without keeping score.
It sacrifices comfort, time, and dreams so her child can have a chance at theirs.
Even when she’s tired, worried, or afraid, she shows up—again and again.
It corrects, but with hope.
It disciplines, but with tears hidden behind strength.
It prays in whispers, cries in secret, and celebrates loudly.
A mother’s love doesn’t end when a child grows up.
It stretches across distance, mistakes, success, and failure.
It is patient. It is forgiving. It endures.
Truly, a mother’s love is one of life’s closest reflections of God’s own heart. 💛