Birth Preparedness and Maternity Services

Support registration of pregnancies, infection prevention, self-care practices, education about need for a skilled birth attendant and recognition of complications, promotion of healthy practices during pregnancy including safe hygiene and good nutrition, development of individualized birth plans, constructive engagement of partners and families in support of pregnant women, community based-financing of deliveries, and organization for transport.

Support facility-based and outreach services, improving the quality and equitable coverage of antenatal, delivery and postpartum care services, including periodic evaluation of the progress of pregnancy, labor support, use of the partogram, clean delivery, and active management of the third stage of labor.