Martenal Health

Maternal health refers to the well-being of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. This encompasses comprehensive healthcare services designed to ensure both the physical and emotional health of mothers and their babies. Key components include preconception care, prenatal check-ups, safe labor and delivery, and postpartum support. Ensuring maternal health involves regular health screenings, nutritional guidance, emergency obstetric care, and support for mental health and breastfeeding.

Despite advancements, many women face significant barriers to accessing quality maternal health care, particularly in rural and low-income areas. Challenges such as inadequate healthcare infrastructure, shortage of skilled providers, and socio-economic factors like poverty and gender inequality contribute to high maternal and infant mortality rates. Improving maternal health is crucial for reducing these mortality rates and ensuring long-term health benefits for both mothers and their children, ultimately contributing to the socio-economic development of communities.