Egypt
Post-Partum Care Initiative
Activity Dates
2004-2007
Activity Summary
 CHL recognizes that the post-partum time period is crucial, as it represents the intersection of many health issues that will have life-long effects on the health of the mother, child, and ultimately the whole family. It is a particularly critical time to initiate family planning to avoid accidental pregnancy and ensure proper birth spacing. Other critical health issues during the post-partum period include proper breastfeeding and nutrition for mother and child, timely immunizations, good hygiene practices, and knowing the danger and emergency symptoms for both mothers and infants. The 40-day period following delivery therefore presents a prime opportunity for communication interventions aimed at behavioral changes that will set both the neonate and the mother on the path to good health along with the whole family. CHL's Post-partum Care Initiative seizes this opportunity and comprises a series of integrated, intensive interventions aimed at increasing knowledge and proper behavior practices in the following areas:
- Initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of delivery
- Initiation of family planning
- Proper hygiene practices
- Proper nutrition for mother and child, including vitamin D supplement
- Medical check-up for post-partum mother and infant
- Thyroid screening and first immunization for neonate
- Emergency and danger signs for post-partum mother and infant
- Optimal birth spacing
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