By गाँव कनेक्शन
November 17 is observed as World Prematurity Day to raise awareness on premature child births around the world. Did you know that India has the highest incidence of babies that are born prematurely? Poor maternal health and malnutrition are the leading cause of such births.
November 17 is observed as World Prematurity Day to raise awareness on premature child births around the world. Did you know that India has the highest incidence of babies that are born prematurely? Poor maternal health and malnutrition are the leading cause of such births.
By हिमानी दीवान
डियर मां आपने मुझे एक मुश्किल ऑपरेशन के जरिए जन्म दिया था। आप चाहती थीं कि वो मुश्किल मेरे सामने ना आए। मगर प्रेगनेंसी के उन नाजुक नौ महीनों में कुछ भी चाहने से कहां होता है। मैंने भी सिजेरियन के जरिए अपनी बच्ची को जन्म दिया। उसी के बाद मुझे समझ आया नॉर्मल और सिजेरियन डिलीवरी में क्या अंतर होता है। डियर मां के इस छठे भाग में पढ़ें कैसे हुई थी सिजेरियन डिलीवरी की शुरुआत ..
डियर मां आपने मुझे एक मुश्किल ऑपरेशन के जरिए जन्म दिया था। आप चाहती थीं कि वो मुश्किल मेरे सामने ना आए। मगर प्रेगनेंसी के उन नाजुक नौ महीनों में कुछ भी चाहने से कहां होता है। मैंने भी सिजेरियन के जरिए अपनी बच्ची को जन्म दिया। उसी के बाद मुझे समझ आया नॉर्मल और सिजेरियन डिलीवरी में क्या अंतर होता है। डियर मां के इस छठे भाग में पढ़ें कैसे हुई थी सिजेरियन डिलीवरी की शुरुआत ..
By Tauseef Ahmed
Dai, the traditional midwives, are still active in the far flung villages of the Valley. Many of them are old and wizened but their years of experience delivering babies at home make them a lifeline.
Dai, the traditional midwives, are still active in the far flung villages of the Valley. Many of them are old and wizened but their years of experience delivering babies at home make them a lifeline.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Baby milk powder coupled with a lack of access to clean drinking water has resulted in the deaths of millions of babies in low and middle income countries between 1960 and 2015, finds a recent study.
Baby milk powder coupled with a lack of access to clean drinking water has resulted in the deaths of millions of babies in low and middle income countries between 1960 and 2015, finds a recent study.
By Arvind Shukla
At times, mothers are not able to produce milk soon after delivery. In such cases, milk banks come to their rescue. Many new-mothers also donate milk voluntarily to help other mothers who might need help
At times, mothers are not able to produce milk soon after delivery. In such cases, milk banks come to their rescue. Many new-mothers also donate milk voluntarily to help other mothers who might need help
By Niroj Ranjan Misra
Between August 2022 and May 2023, Manjulata Maharana, an Auxiliary Nurse and Midwife (ANM), successfully assisted 105 women in Puri district give birth safely, in the absence of a doctor or a nurse. She received the National Florence Nightingale Award 2023 this June.
Between August 2022 and May 2023, Manjulata Maharana, an Auxiliary Nurse and Midwife (ANM), successfully assisted 105 women in Puri district give birth safely, in the absence of a doctor or a nurse. She received the National Florence Nightingale Award 2023 this June.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Today, Children’s Day is also the birth anniversary of Padma Shri Sindhutai Sapkal who dedicated her entire life to taking care of orphaned children.
Today, Children’s Day is also the birth anniversary of Padma Shri Sindhutai Sapkal who dedicated her entire life to taking care of orphaned children.
By Ashis Senapati
Due to the impact of Asani, tidal waves inundated nesting sites at Rushikulya in Odisha and damaged around 25% eggs of the turtles on May 10 and May 11, Ashok Behera, Assistant Conservator of Forest of Berhampur forest division told Gaon Connection.
Due to the impact of Asani, tidal waves inundated nesting sites at Rushikulya in Odisha and damaged around 25% eggs of the turtles on May 10 and May 11, Ashok Behera, Assistant Conservator of Forest of Berhampur forest division told Gaon Connection.
By Madhu Sudan Chatterjee
In the many remote tribal villages of Bankura district in West Bengal, ASHA workers are the sole healthcare providers. These frontline workers go far beyond the call of duty to ensure timely medical care. Gaon Connection caught up with these custodians of rural healthcare.
In the many remote tribal villages of Bankura district in West Bengal, ASHA workers are the sole healthcare providers. These frontline workers go far beyond the call of duty to ensure timely medical care. Gaon Connection caught up with these custodians of rural healthcare.
By Rajesh Khandelwal
One in three newborns in Rajasthan are underweight. The state government attributes it to poor health awareness amongst the mothers. Poshan Champions visit homes of expectant women to counsel them, enrol them for the government’s maternity cash benefit scheme, and also raise awareness on nutrition and other health issues. A ground report.
One in three newborns in Rajasthan are underweight. The state government attributes it to poor health awareness amongst the mothers. Poshan Champions visit homes of expectant women to counsel them, enrol them for the government’s maternity cash benefit scheme, and also raise awareness on nutrition and other health issues. A ground report.