Pregnancy care involves adapting routine habits that are beneficial for both the mother and the child. The importance of maternal and child health is underlined by the fact that the ways of care are obvious and yet consequential. Pregnancy tips for first-time moms include taking note of every change and following the doctor’s instructions to the last dot. The advice for pregnant cares, especially first-time mothers, is vital because there are a lot of unknown changes that the mother will experience. The impact of the changes especially in early pregnancy will be on the father and the family. Therefore, the objectives of maternal and child health include an action plan for the mother, the father, and the family as well.
What is the importance of maternal and child health?
Maternal and Child Health are the central topics of any prenatal or commonly known as antenatal care. The health and lifeline of both the soon-to-be mom and the child are interlinked during pregnancy. There are physical changes taking place in the brain and body of the mom-to-be. The given fact itself underlines how vital maternal and child healthcare is. The changes may be long-lasting. The nutrition received by the baby during pregnancy has the ability to provide nourishment for a lifetime child. Therefore, maternal health is the prime focus of a pregnant lady’s care routine.
Objectives of maternal and child health care
- The physical well-being of the mother and the child
- The emotional well-being of the mother
- Healthy and trouble-free childbirth, and
- Risk-free pregnancy
Health tips for pregnant.
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