Home of Serenity is taking prevention measures to reduce maternal and infant mortality and to promote the health of all childbearing-aged women and their newborns should start before conception and continue through the postpartum period. 

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Before Conception

• Access to screening women for health risks and pre-existing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and sexually transmitted diseases.

• Counsel women about  the benefits of good nutrition

During Pregnancy

• Provide women with early access to high-quality care throughout pregnancy, labor, and delivery.

• Continue counseling against use of tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs.

• Continue counseling about nutrition and physical exercise.

• Educate women about the early signs of pregnancy-related problems.

During Postpartum Period

• Provide information about well-baby care and access to breastfeeding.support.

• Educate parents about infants to care.

• Counsel parents about infants safety, after-birth healing

• Provide light housework, emotional support, and referrals to community resources