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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 5 days 4 hours ago

What age is maternal and child health?
We will visit a maternal and child health nurse at 10 key ages and stages from birth to three and a half years. Our nurse can help you with things like breastfeeding and feeding our child, sleep and settling, making sure our child is growing, learning and developing well being a parent and looking after ourself.

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BrahmDevYadav 5 days 4 hours ago

What is health?
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. This definition, established by the World Health Organization emphasizes that health is a positive concept, encompassing more than just the absence of illness. It involves having the ability to realize aspirations, satisfy needs and cope with the environment.

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BrahmDevYadav 5 days 4 hours ago

How to improve maternal and child health?
1. Increasing access to care.
2. Changing the culture of medicine.
3. Modifying social determinants of health.
4. Boosting breastfeeding support.
5. Addressing specific complications.
6. Providing transport to specialty care.
7. Increasing insurance coverage.

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BrahmDevYadav 5 days 4 hours ago

How to avoid birth defects?
While not all birth defects can be prevented, taking proactive steps before and during pregnancy can significantly reduce the risk. Key strategies include preconception care, taking folic acid, avoiding harmful substances and managing medical conditions.

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BrahmDevYadav 5 days 4 hours ago

How to have a healthy baby?
In order to have a healthy baby, focus on preconception health, including a balanced diet, taking prenatal vitamins (like folic acid), and avoiding harmful substances. Regular prenatal care, a healthy lifestyle and managing stress are also crucial throughout pregnancy.

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BrahmDevYadav 5 days 4 hours ago

What is mother and child relationship?
The mother-child relationship is a fundamental aspect of human development characterized by attachment bonds formed from birth, typically stabilizing by the end of the first year.

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BrahmDevYadav 5 days 4 hours ago

What is maternal and child health type?
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.

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BrahmDevYadav 5 days 4 hours ago

How can a mother increase her chances of having a healthy baby?
Seeing our healthcare provider regularly and starting prenatal care as soon as we think you might be pregnant. Avoiding alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana and other drugs. Consuming 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid daily. We can get folic acid from fortified foods or supplements and a diet rich in folate.

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BrahmDevYadav 5 days 4 hours ago

What is mother and child health discuss?
Maternal and child health is closely linked to gender equality. By ensuring that all mothers and children have access to quality healthcare, regardless of their income or social status can help in reducing maternal mortality and providing women with the resources they need to plan their families effectively.

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BrahmDevYadav 5 days 4 hours ago

इसमें परिवार प्लानिंग, सभी महिलाओं को गर्भावस्था में प्रसव पूर्व देखभाल, प्रसव के दौरान कुशल देखभाल और प्रसव के बाद के कई सप्ताह तक देखभाल शामिल होती है। आवश्यकता पड़ने पर आपात कालीन प्रसूति, नवजात की देखभाल और प्रसव उपरांत, मां और शिशु, दोनों के लिए समय पर देखभाल की जाती है।