This study explores the various aspects of care provided to mothers and newborns in urban informal settlements. The results highlight the need for increased knowledge and counseling during pregnancy, particularly regarding danger signs, nutrition, and supplementation. While routine antenatal care visits are common, there is still room for a more comprehensive care experience. Accessible healthcare financing, exemplified by the Linda Mama program, emphasizes its significance. Collaborative efforts involving a variety of healthcare professionals ensure safe deliveries. There is an increase in the prevalence of beneficial practices such as skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding initiation at the appropriate time. However, difficulties in the labor process and study site disparities call for customized interventions. The study highlights potential enhancements, such as family participation.
Quality of Maternal and Newborn Health Services in Selected Urban Informal Settlements in Nairobi
- Published On: August 2024
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- Health and Wellbeing, Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (SRMNCAH)
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