Mother and child health

Mother and child health

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  MOTHER AND CHILDHEALTH Dr. Ramesh Bhandari Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, KLE College of Pharmacy, Belgaum
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  INTRODUCTION  Mother andchild health is the health services provided to mothers (child bearing age women) and children.  Mother health refers to the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth and post natal period.  According to WHO Maternal and child health services can be defined as “promoting, preventing therapeutic or rehabilitation facility care for the mother and child.”
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  INTRODUCTION  Mother andchild health focuses on:  Health issues related to women, children and families  Infant and maternal mortality prevention  Maternal and child mental health  Child immunization  Child nutrition
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  WHY MATERNAL ANDCHILD HEALTH Pregnancy can provide opportunity to identify existing health risks in women such as:  Hypertension  Diabetes  Sexually transmitted diseases  Tobacco, alcohol and substance use  Unhealthy weight
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  MATERNAL HEALTH INDICATORS Mothers who had antenatal checkup in the first trimester  Mothers who had at least 4 antenatal care visits  Mothers who had full antenatal care  Mothers who received post natal care from a doctor/nurse/ANM/midwife/other health personnel within 2 days  Institutional births
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  IMPORTANCE OF BREAST FEEDING
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  INTRODUCTION  Breastfeeding isthe best way to satisfy the nutritional and psychological needs of the baby.  Breast milk contains all the nutrients in correct proportions necessary for the growth and development of the baby.  Early initiation of breastfeeding is important.  Baby should receive the Colostrum (mother’s first milk) as soon as possible (within half an hour of birth).
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  IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING Breast milk contains all essential nutrients (Protein, fat, vitamins, iron, enzymes, and water) needed for the infant:  Provides best nutrition for development and growth for the baby.
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  IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING Breast milk (Immunoglobulins A, lactoferrin, lysosomes, WBCs etc) protects the infant from infections.  Breast milk is natural food and is more easily absorbed and digested by the infant.  Promote trusting relationship or bond between mother and baby.  Food supplements should be introduced for infants after six months.
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  ILL EFFECTS OFINFANT MILK SUBSTITUTES AND BOTTLE FEEDING
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  ILL EFFECTS OFINFANT MILK SUBSTITUTES AND BOTTLE FEEDING  Chances of infections (otitis media, gastroenteritits, pneumonia) are increased.  Diarrhoeal diseases are common in children.  Indigestion  Bottle milk feeding may increase the risk of obesity in early childhood.  Affects the mother-baby bonding.
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  ILL EFFECTS OFINFANT MILK SUBSTITUTES AND BOTTLE FEEDING  Exclusive breast feeding boosts mother’s immune system and delays next pregnancy.  Breast feeding can help to protect the mother from breast and ovarian cancers and osteoporosis.
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  ILL EFFECTS OFINFANT MILK SUBSTITUTES AND BOTTLE FEEDING  In 1981, WHO International Code of Marketing Breast Milk Substitutes was passed.  The infant milk substitutes, feeding bottles and infant food act was passed in 1992. • No advertising to the public • No free samples or gifts to mother • No promotion of bottle milks in health care facilities • Information given to health workers should be scientific
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