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Chapter-17 Maternal Health, Child Health and Family Welfare

BOOK TITLE: Textbook of Community Health for Health Inspectors

Author
1. Prabhakara GN
ISBN
9788184486445
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10901_17
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
32
Author Affiliations
1. SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Manjushree Nagar, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, India, Medical Arts Photography and Modelling, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Manjushree Nagara, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, India, SDM Medical College, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Widespread infection and malnutrition make mothers and child health worst. To prevent such tragedy MCH and FP are accepted norms under national programme. Early nomenclature MCH and FP is changed to RCH under Government of India programme. Organisation, agencies, MCH problems are described. Antenatal, intra natal and post natal care are described under RCH programme. Dai training (TBA training) is detailed. Home visiting, delivery services, diet supplement are given emphasis under RCH. The present concept of domiciliary services is detailed. Exclusive Breast Feeding is emphasised. Preventive steps for LBW, PEM are highlighted. Under RCH , definition, elements, factors affecting and indicators are highlighted. Demography and population education is stressed in the chapter. Family planning programme (Family Welfare) is described in detail. Different methods of FP are detailed. In each case, role of Health Inspector is outlined as practical approach.

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