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1. MATERNAL AND CHILD
CARE
BY: KHUSHI MAWA (group 2)

2. Maternal and Child care
Maternal and child health (MCH) is a crucial aspect
of public health, focusing on the well-being of
mothers, infants, and children. It encompasses
healthcare services, policies, and programs aimed at
improving maternal and child survival, reducing
morbidity, and promoting overall health.

3. Key Public Health issues:
Maternal Mortality & Morbidity: Complications during
pregnancy and childbirth, such as hemorrhage, infections,
hypertension, and unsafe abortions, remain leading causes of
maternal deaths, especially in low-income countries.
Infant and Child Mortality: Conditions such as preterm birth,
birth asphyxia, malnutrition, pneumonia, and diarrheal
diseases significantly impact child survival.
Nutrition and Malnutrition: Proper maternal nutrition
ensures healthy fetal development, while malnutrition in
children leads to stunting, wasting, and weakened immunity.
Immunization & Infectious Diseases: Vaccination against
diseases like measles, polio, and diphtheria is a crucial public
health strategy for child survival.

4. Access to Quality Healthcare: Lack of access to skilled birth
attendants, prenatal care, and postnatal care increases health
risks for both mothers and children.
Mental Health: Postpartum depression and other mental health
issues impact both maternal well-being and child development.
Reproductive Health & Family Planning: Ensuring access to
contraception and reproductive health education helps in
reducing unintended pregnancies and improving maternal
health outcomes.
Environmental & Socioeconomic Factors: Poor sanitation, lack
of clean water, poverty, and gender inequality contribute to
poor maternal and child health outcomes.
Key Public Health issues:

5. Public Health Strategies for MCH
Improvement
Antenatal and Postnatal Care: Early and regular
check-ups during pregnancy help prevent
complications and ensure safe delivery.
Skilled Birth Attendance: Encouraging deliveries in
healthcare facilities with trained professionals
reduces maternal and neonatal deaths.
Vaccination Programs: Expanding immunization
coverage protects children from life-threatening
diseases.
Breastfeeding Promotion: Encouraging exclusive
breastfeeding for the first six months improves infant
immunity and nutrition.

6. Community-Based Healthcare: Strengthening primary
healthcare and community health workers helps reach
underserved populations.
Health Education & Awareness: Educating women and
communities about nutrition, hygiene, and
reproductive health improves health outcomes.
Policy & Government Interventions: Governments and
international organizations play a role in implementing
maternal and child health policies, improving
healthcare infrastructure, and ensuring affordability.
Public Health Strategies for MCH
Improvement

7. EDUCATION OF WOMEN / MOTHERS
ORS & diarrhea prevention program. Diarrhea major
cause of infant deaths, morbidity & malnutrition,
hence education in personal hygiene and child care
MCH refers to comprehensive medical care
comprising promotive, preventive ,curative and
rehabilitative services for mothers and children
including family health planning

8. THANKYOU!