Maternal & Child Care
Comprehensive guidance for the health of mothers and their little ones.
ЁЯС╢ Neonatal Care (First 28 Days)
- Exclusive Breastfeeding: Only mother's milk for the first 6 months; no water or honey.
- Warmth (Kangaroo Care): Keep the baby warm through skin-to-skin contact to prevent hypothermia.
- Umbilical Cord Care: Keep the cord stump clean and dry; do not apply any oils or powders.
- Eye & Skin: Avoid putting anything in the baby's eyes and delay the first bath for at least 24 hours.
ЁЯН╝ General Childcare Tips
- Immunization: Follow the full vaccination schedule (BCG, Polio, DPT) as per the health card.
- Hygiene: Wash hands before handling the baby or preparing any complementary food.
- Growth Monitoring: Visit our camps monthly to track the baby's weight and height.
- Safe Sleep: Always place the baby on their back to sleep on a firm, flat surface.
ЁЯМ╕ Postnatal Mother Care
- Nutritional Recovery: Increase intake of iron-rich foods, proteins, and fluids to support healing and lactation.
- Rest & Recovery: Sleep when the baby sleeps and avoid heavy physical labor for at least 6 weeks.
- Hygiene: Maintain high personal hygiene to prevent postnatal infections.
- Mental Health: Talk to family or our counselors if you feel persistent sadness or anxiety.
тЪая╕П EMERGENCY: Seek medical help immediately if the baby has difficulty breathing, poor feeding, or a very high fever.
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