Not long ago ,there was a pregnant woman ANASTASIA,who felt okay for most of her pregnancy. She attended antenatal care (ANC) only once because she said she was busy.near her due date , she started having severe headaches dizziness and swollen feets,but she thought it will pass. by the time the condition became worst she began bleeding and the baby’s movement reduced she was thinking when it time water must flow out not knowing not all women experienced it. family members hesitated,some said let’s wait , while others argued about money and transportation.
Eventually help came , but not quick enough ANASTASIA survived , yet the experience changed her family she later said “if had attended ANC regularly and had recognized the danger signs early she might not have face such a serious risk”.
For ANASTASIA it was bleeding while some might have a bigger problem in the future after childbirth.
MOTHERS MATTER: safe pregnancy and maternal care are not just responsibilities for health workers,they are commitments for everyone.As we learnt that safety starts early with antenatal care (ANC) attend regularly,follow health advice,take recommended supplements prescribed for you,exercise or take a stroll,maintain good and proper hygiene and maintain good nutrition.
When and how we deliver also matters and it’s also safety,A planned delivery at a hea facility with skilled birth attendants reduces the risk of complications for both mother and baby.
Just as important in knowing the danger signs;heavy bleeding, severe headaches,fever, convulsions,reduced/no baby movements. when any danger signs occur we must not delay seek help immediately.Also,where both parents are of different blood group that don’t match there is a medicine to take so you can conceive without miscarriages in the future after the first childbirth and also help you with safe delivery tips/ways,monitor your baby and aid you with perfect birth plans to avoid loss of life either the mother or the child let’s protect every mother because her life matters. Let us commit to supporting mothers,encouraging them to attend antenatal care,plan for delivery and get help promptly.
Families and communities should support women to access care including transportation,finances and respectful treatment.
MOTHERS MATTER- let’s keep every mother and baby safe
MOTHERS MATTER- By protecting mothers,we protect life,protect families, and protect the future
Every pregnancy deserves safe care
Safe pregnancy is not luck-it is action
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