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World Health Day: Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures.

Start Date: 07-04-2025
End Date: 07-06-2025

Every year close to 300,000 women lose their life due to pregnancy or childbirth each year, while over 2 million babies die in their first month of life and around 2 million more ...

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Every year close to 300,000 women lose their life due to pregnancy or childbirth each year, while over 2 million babies die in their first month of life and around 2 million more are stillborn. As per the data from 2020, the infant mortality rate in Manipur is 6 deaths for every 1000 lives. And the maternal mortality rate as per the data from 2010-2011, is 64 – 80. This data is only through the accounted ones, as many went unaccounted, and unchecked.

The concern here arises is how safe are expecting mothers and their babies are. Join us in discussing this further, share your ideas and suggestions to improve the healthcare system in our State to improve the environment for an expecting mother, new mother and their new-born babies.

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BrahmDevYadav 4 months 3 weeks ago

What makes a place a stimulating environment for a baby?
Our baby is a natural explorer. Support his interest in learning by giving him a place where he can move around and look at and feel things. Make sure the space is safe and filled with toys and other items that will please his senses (sight, sound, touch).

BrahmDevYadav 4 months 3 weeks ago

How to help newborn development?
1. Make a mobile and hang it, facing them, above their cot.
2. Stroke different parts of their body to see how they like to be touched.
3. Speak to them gently and use their name.
4. Play them music.
5. Sing to them.
6. Hold them a lot.

BrahmDevYadav 4 months 3 weeks ago

What is most helpful to new parents?
1. Expect stress. Becoming a parent is a major life transition.
2. Join a new parents group.
3. Accept help.
4. Believe in yourself.
5. Forgive yourself.
6. Review and revise your expectations of yourself.
7. Ask questions.
8. Remember who you used to be.

BrahmDevYadav 4 months 3 weeks ago

What can an expectant mother do to ensure the health of her future baby?
To keep ourself and our baby healthy, it is important that we do not smoke or drink alcohol. Eat healthy and get enough folic acid. Stay physically active.

BrahmDevYadav 4 months 3 weeks ago

How to be a good mother to a newborn baby?
1. Talk to your baby.
2. Answer when your baby makes sounds by repeating the sounds and adding words.
3. Read to your baby.
4. Sing to your baby and play music.
5. Praise your baby and give them lots of loving attention.
6. Spend time cuddling and holding your baby.

BrahmDevYadav 4 months 3 weeks ago

How to help a mom with a newborn?
1. The Best Ways to Emotionally Support a New Mother.
2. Ask her What She Needs.
3. If a Task needs to be Done, do it.
4. Tell her How Well She is doing.
5. Keep the Support Coming.
6. Encourage her to Connect with other mother.

BrahmDevYadav 4 months 3 weeks ago

7. Reduce exposure to wildfire smoke:- Wildfire smoke can increase the risk of low birth
weight and premature birth.
8. Practice self-care:- Take breaks, get enough rest and ask for help from loved ones.
9. Use pillows:- Pregnancy and nursing pillows can provide support and comfort.

BrahmDevYadav 4 months 3 weeks ago

4. Take supplements:- Take folic acid and iron supplements to support the health of the
mother and baby.
5. Get regular prenatal care:- Prenatal care can help identify and manage chronic health
conditions, and reduce the risk of complications.
6. Reduce exposure to chemicals: Avoid solvents and other chemicals, which can cause birth
defects, miscarriage and preterm birth.

BrahmDevYadav 4 months 3 weeks ago

To improve the environment for an expecting mother,new mother and their new-born baby, we can do the following:-
1. Provide clean water:- Contaminated drinking water can lead to dehydration, diarrhea and
complications during labor and delivery.
2. Ensure access to sanitation:- Toilets and good hygiene can help prevent the spread of
disease.
3. Promote healthy behaviors:- Eat healthy, get enough sleep and avoid tobacco and other
harmful substances.

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