SLNI MATERNAL HEALTH

PRE/POST NATAL CARE: also known as ante-natal care; it is a training session where expectant mothers/caregivers are taught preventive health care that involves healthy pregnancy, labor and delivery for mum and baby. Furthermore, at Post natal session, focus is on mothers coping with new born babies, change of life style and the post weeks of life for proper mental and physical health.

All mothers including HIV- infected mothers are advice to exclusively breastfeed their infants for the first six months of life to improve child development and bonding between mother and child. Birthing kits, mosquito nets and vitamin supplements are distributed to pregnant mothers for safe delivery.

CERVICAL CANCER: Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of a woman’s cervix. We offer health talks, free screening and treatment to reduce the burden on society.

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