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Reproductive Health and Child Health:, Aim: To understand reproductive health and child health program., maternal mortality rates. The main objectives of the programme in its first phase, Exp-08, bim: To understand reproductive health and child health program., Theory: The reproductive and child health program was formally launched by Gov. of, India on 15t" Oct 1997. The main aim of the programme is to reduce infant, child and, were:, v People have the ability to reproduce and regulate their fertility., v Women are able to go through pregnancy and child birth safely., The outcome of pregnancy is successful in terms of maternal and infant, wellbeing., r Couples are able to have sexual relations free of fear of unwanted pregnancy and, of contracting sexually transmitted diseases., Components of RCH (Reproductive and Child Health)Programme:, v Women's health, safe motherhood (including safe management of unwanted, pregnancy and abortion women's development, v Child health (child survival and child development), v Adolescent Health (sexuality development, adolescence education and vocational, component), V Effective family planning( Ensuring informed choice, counseling, gender equality, and greater male participation), V Prevention, detection and management of Reproductive Tract Infections, Sexually, Transmitted Infections, HIV/ AIDS and cancer of the reproductive system, v Prevention and management of infertility and other reproductive disorders, v Prevention, detection and management of genetic and environmental disorders, V Reproductive health care of elderly persons, Nutritions: Nutrition is more closely related to some aspects of sexual and, reproductive health. This topic will focus on the importance of good nutrition in two, stages of the life course:, Maternal and Newborn health, Adolescent health, V Iron and calcium deficiencies contribute substantially to maternal deaths., - 9 -, Scanned by TapScanner
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Increasing exclusive breast feeding to near-universal levels could save more than, V Fetal growth restriction is associated with maternal short stature and underweight, 12% of neonatal deaths and increases the incidence of obstructed labour leading, v Maternal overweight and obesity are associated with maternal morbidity, preterm, Maternal iron deficiency is associated with babies with low weight (<2500 g) at, Practical Manual, Social Pharmacy (F.Y. D. Pharm), birth., Maternal overweight and obesity are associated with maternal morbidity pu, birth, and increased infant mortality., and its causes about., 12% of neonatal deaths and increases the incidence of ob, also to maternal deaths., Increasing exclusive breast feeding to near-universal levels could save more, 800 000 lives/year., Over nutrition among adolescents:, Overweight and obesity impacts negatively on many outcomes for lifelong health, including sexual and reproductive health. Excess weight and abdominal fat are rish, factors for menstrual abnormalities, ovulatory dysfunction, altered endometrial, function, miscarriage, and pregnancy and perinatal complications., During the course of a normal pregnancy, different diseases can appear and, influence the normal development of pregnancy. Among these diseases, those, noteworthy for their frequency and consequences include gestational diabetes., different hypertensive disorders (pre-eclampsia, help syndrome, etc.), premature, rupture of membranes, maternal anemia, liver diseases (such as cholestasis, gravidarum), and psychiatric disorders (such as depression and anxiety). These, maternal diseases have the maternal nutritional status analyzed in terms of, nutritional intake, taking into account a deficient or excessive intake of some, nutrients, as well as a mothers dietary pattern, BMI, and pregnancy weight gain, has, been associated with a higher incidence of diseases during pregnancy and a negative, impact on a baby s health. Therefore, maternal diet, nutritional status, or weight gain, during pregnancy have an indirect impact on the incidence of disease in babies, through an increased risk of disease during pregnancy repercussions or unwelcome, one on the health and well-being of a fetus, a newborn, and later a child at a physical, and psychologjcal level., Some basic advice, in a language accessible to the entire population that can be, encouraged and remembered at each consultation is as follows:, Eat in moderation or avoid excess and include a variety of foods with each meal., v Consume milk, yogurt, or cheese every day., Important POn to stomem ber, - 10 -, Scanned by TapScanner
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Social Pharmacy (F.Y. D. Pharm), Practical Manual, Eat fruits and vegetables of all kinds and colours daily., V Eat a wide variety of red and white meats while removing visible fat., * Prepare meals with preferably raw vegetable oil and avoid cooking fat., v Decrease the consumption of sugar and salt., v Consume a wide variety of bread, cereals, pasta, flours, starches, and legumes., V Do not consume alcoholic beverages., r Drink plenty of drinking water throughout the day., v Take advantage of mealtimes for getting together and chatting with others., Result: Reproductive health and child health program is understood., Scanned by TapScanner
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EPRODUCTIVE & CHILD HEALT, & CHILD, REPRODUCTIVE, Figure: Logo of Reproductive Child Health Program in India, Scanned by TapScanner, HEALTH
