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Preconception care preparation for parenthood

1. TOPIC: PRE-CONCEPTION CARE, PREPARATION FOR PARENTHOOD PRESENTED BY; MEHVISH IQBAL

2. CONTENT Introduction and definition of preconception care Aims and needs Components Preconception care for men PREPARATION FOR PARENTHOOD Introduction. Factors influencing parenthood Aspects of preparedness .

3. Introduction Since fetus major organs are formed during the first two months of pregnancy , we need to start pregnancy care before conception. To start care before conception requires critical planning to make “ every child a wanted child’ and every pregnancy as healthy as possible for both mother and baby”.

4. Experts agree that important genetic development in embryo occur before a woman realizes that she is pregnant, so maintaining a healthy lifestyle before pregnancy occurs can reduce risk of complications later on in pregnancy .

5. PRECONCEPTION CARE Preconception care is a set of prevention and management interventions that aim to identify and modify biomedical, behavioral and social risks to woman’s health or pregnancy outcome. CDC, June 2oo5.

6. AIMS: To improve health status and reduce behaviors; that contribute to poor maternal and child health outcome. To improve maternal and child health in both the short and long term. Opportunities to prevent and control diseases occurring at multiple stages of life. To secure optimal physical and emotional health in both parents.

7. Cont.. Indentify: Existing or emerging illness which may have gone undetected before. Existing risk for the women who may become pregnant. To benefit women being treated for a condition such as sickle cell anemia, HTN, heart disease, DM which may cause a high risk pregnancy.

8. WHY PRECONCEPTION CARE? Reduce maternal and child mortality. Prevent complications during pregnancy and delivery. Prevent stillbirth, preterm, and low birth weight Prevent birth defects. Prevent neonatal infections. Prevent vertical transmission of HIV/AIDS. Lower risk of post-natal depression.

9. Components: 1.Nutritional conditions; Screening and management. Supplementing iron and folic acid. Information , education and counseling. Monitoring nutritional status. Promoting exercise. Iodization of salt.

10. 2.Tobacco use 5As( ask,advice,assess,assist,arrange ) Advising about harm of second hand smoke. 3.Genetic conditions History Carrier screening. Family planning. Treatment.

11. 4.Environmental health; Guidance and information on environmental hazards and prevention. Protection from unnecessary radiation exposure. Informing women of childbearing age about levels of methyl-mercury in seafood. Promoting use of improved stoves and cleaner liquid/ gaseous fuels.

12. 5. Infertility; Awareness regarding preventable and unpreventable causes. Reducing stigmatization. Screening of couples and counseling if needed. 6. Interpersonal violence; Recognizing signs of violence. Screening ,treating and counseling problem drinkers /abusers. Providing health care services ,and psychosocial support to victims of violence.

13. 7. STIs Sexual education. Easy availability of contraceptives. Screening. Treatment. 8. Mental health Assessing psychosocial problems. Strengthening community networks and promoting women empowerment Counseling and treatment.

14. 9.vaccine preventable diseases; Rubella, tetanus, diphtheria ,hepatitis-B 10. Female genital mutilation Discouraging practice , informing about complications. Screening. Carrying out defibulation of infibulated girls.

15. PRE-CONCEPTION CARE FOR MEN. Stop smoking. Avoid increased heat around genitals. Avoid medications that impair fertility and desire for sex. Stop consuming alcohol and steroids. Maintain a healthy weight. Plan for finance. Think about parenting.

16. PREPARATION FOR PARENTHOOD…

17. Introduction Parenting is one of the life’s challenging experiences. The mother experiences significant physical changes all through the period of pregnancy while the birth of a newborn can also influence one’s home, job, and financial options. By putting in place an effective parenting plan, will enable individuals to tackle these points conveniently before they turn out to be issue of major concern. Parenthood is the state of being a parent and the responsibilities involved.

18. FACTORS INFLUENCING PARENTHOOD… Family size and social status. Religion, culture. Financial stability. The effectiveness of practicing contraception.

19. ASPECTS OF PREPAREDNESS; 1. PHYSICAL PREPAREDNESS; Thorough physical checkup is necessary. To diagnose any deviation or any abnormality which leads to infertility or congenital defects. To follow healthy habits. To educate couple about effects of bad habits .

20. 2.PSYCHOLOGICAL PREPARATION; Positive attitude and feelings ; Satisfactory relationship. Satisfied with gender. 3. FINANCIAL PREPARATION; Save money Financial security by medical insurance .

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