Maternal Healthcare refers to the comprehensive medical care and support provided to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. It encompasses a range of services aimed at promoting the health and well-being of mothers and their infants. This includes prenatal care to monitor the health of the mother and developing fetus, education on nutrition and lifestyle choices, management of pregnancy-related conditions, and support during labor and delivery. Maternal healthcare also extends to postnatal care, which includes monitoring the mother’s recovery, addressing mental health, and ensuring the newborn’s health is established. The goal of maternal healthcare is to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates, improve health outcomes, and promote healthy practices during and after pregnancy. Access to quality maternal healthcare is crucial for fostering maternal and child health and is considered a fundamental aspect of public health.
Breaking Barriers in Maternal Healthcare Women with disabilities in Malawi often face daunting challenges when seeking maternal healthcare services, despite existing policies aimed at safeguarding disability rights in the healthcare…