| Author: Barbara Deller and Katrin DeCamp, ACCESS Program/JHPIEGO |
| InfoShare Partner: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for Communication Programs (CCP) |
| Publication Date: August 2008 |
| Type of Document: Article/Report/Paper |
| Topics: Child health/survival, Maternal health/survival, Reproductive health, general |
| Region: Global |
| Language: English |
| Number of Pages: 2 |
| File Size: 26 KB |
| File Format: Web Page You should be able to view web pages in your web browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, etc.)
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This two-page Technical Brief summarizes why Postpartum Care is so important.
-In developing countries, over 60% of maternal deaths occur in the postpartum period, and about 70% of women receive no postpartum care.
-Effective care during the first week postpartum—especially during the first 24 hours—is essential to maximize survival of mothers and newborns.
-Women, their families and communities should be able to recognize maternal danger signs and have a plan for seeking appropriate care.
-Programs should manage the care of mother and newborn together, as the health and well-being of both are interdependent.
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