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Post natal care of the mother and newborn after birth. It is important that someone accompanies the woman and newborn for the first 24 hours after birth to respond to any changes in her or her baby’s condition. Many complications can occur in the first 24 hours. Special mention is made for supporting women with depression.
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Service Overview
Some of the key areas of focus are:
The importance of having someone nearby for the first 24 hours.
The importance and recommended timing of postnatal visits.
The importance of the new mother eating more and healthier foods
The importance of rest and sleep and the need to avoid hard physical labour.
Discussion of normal postpartum bleeding and lochia
Discuss the danger signs for the woman and baby and the importance of seeking help quickly.
Personal hygiene in the context of local practices and the environment.
When they can resume sexual relations and the importance of condom use to prevent STI and HIV transmission
Discuss infant feeding and breast care and the importance of only taking prescribed medicines when breastfeeding
Discuss the importance of the home environment for promoting the health of the baby and recovery of the mother
In an area with malaria, discuss the importance of mother and baby sleeping under an insecticide-treated bednet.