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Definition |
Care of the mother and newborn after delivery |
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Objectives of PNC |
1. To prevent complications of postpartal period. 2. Rapid restoration of mother to optimum health. 3. To check adequacy of breast feeding. 4. To provide family planning Services. 5. To provide basic health education to mother and family. |
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Complications of post partal period |
1.Puerperial sepsis 2.Thrombophlebitis 3. Secondary hemorrhage 4. Others-UTI, Mastitis |
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Restoration of mother to optimum health |
1. Physical-a. Post natal examination: at least 3-6 PNC Visits b. Anemia c. Nutrition d. Post natal exercises 2.Psychosocial 3. Social |
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Family planning |
Postpartum sterilization-2nd day after delivery IUDs and non hormonal contraceptives till 6 months of delivery. Medroxy progesterone acetate doesn't affect lactation-for>35 years of age |
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Breast-feeding |
Exclusive till 6 months, then supplementary foods |
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Basic health education |
Hygiene-personal and environmental Feeding of mother and baby Pregnancy spacing Health check-up Birth registration |
