Santosh Kumar Mishra
S. N. D. T. Womenâ??s University, India
Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Steroid Horm Sci
Post-natal period (immediately after child birth and up to 6 weeks) is a critical phase in the lives of mothers and new born babies. Most maternal and infant deaths occur during first month after birth. Almost half of post-natal maternal deaths occur within the first 24 hours, with 66% occurring during the first week. In 2013, 2.8 million new borns died during first month of life, with 1 million of these new born deaths taking place on the first day. There is, thus, need for, renewed strategies. Prime objective of this paper is to investigate into priority areas in management of postnatal care for mothers and new borns. Secondary data (â??qualitativeâ??) been used in this work. They were collected from secondary sources. Scoping review of relevant was undertaken for the purpose of data collection. There are three key priority areas in management of postnatal care for mothers and new borns. They are: [1] Providing postnatal care in the first 24 hours to all mothers and babies: It is recommended that full clinical investigation be done 1 hour after birth after the new born baby had his/her first breastfeed. If needed, the baby should be checked again before discharge. [2] Ensuring that women and their new borns stay at a health facility at least for 24 hours and are not discharged early: Discharge is recommended only if mother and baby do not have symptoms of infection, and the baby is breastfeeding well. [3] Ensuring that all mothers and babies undergo at least four post-natal medical check-ups during first 6 weeks: Full assessments on the first day and three additional check-ups are key. The paper briefly concludes that professional and skilled care is key for achieving desired health outcomes for women and new borns during labour, birth and first day after birth
