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Resolución Ministerial N° 827-2013/MINSA

• Issued in Lima, December 24, 2013
• Regarding the "Norma Técnica de Salud para la Atención Integral de Salud Materna"
• Acknowledges the importance of health as a fundamental condition for human development and well-being.
• States the Ministry's role in health promotion, disease prevention, recovery, and rehabilitation at all governmental levels.
• Outlines the function of the Dirección General de Salud de las Personas within the Ministry, including setting norms, overseeing, and evaluating different health services stages.
• Highlights the publication of a draft "Norma Técnica de Salud" for the comprehensive care of mothers, seeking public input.
• Establishes the approval of NTS NM05-MINSA/DGSP-V.01: "Norma Técnica de Salud para la Atención Integral de Salud Materna"
• Outlines the responsibilities of the Dirección General de Salud de las Personas regarding dissemination and monitoring.
• Clarifies the responsibilities of Regional and Regional Health Directorates for the diffusion, implementation, and oversight of this health technical norm.
• Defines the role of the Oficina General de Comunicaciones in publishing the resolution on the Ministry of Health portal.

Norma Técnica de Salud para la Atención Integral de Salud Materna

• Aims to reduce maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality.
• Provides comprehensive health care to women during preconception, conception, and postpartum periods.
• Establishes norms and administrative procedures based on scientific evidence for quality care during pregnancy preparation, prenatal check-ups, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
• Aims to strengthen management processes and resource availability for appropriate and timely care.
• Focuses on strengthening health care institutions in maternal and perinatal care.
• Applies to all levels of the Health Sector, including public and private institutions.
• Considers legal frameworks like Ley General de Salud, Ley N° 27604, Ley N° 28124, Ley N° 29344, Ley N° 29414, Decreto Legislativo N° 1161.
• Specific areas addressed include maternal mortality, perinatal care, care for complicated pregnancies, childbirth care, postpartum care, and preconception/pre-pregnancy care.

Key Activities (from various sections):

• Preconception/Pre-Gestational Care: Comprehensive assessment, risk factor identification, nutritional advice, and sexual and reproductive health counseling.
• Prenatal Care: Regular monitoring, detecting and addressing potential complications promptly, and preparing for childbirth.
• Childbirth: Facilitating both normal and complicated deliveries (with guidance on the different types of delivery methods and when to refer to specialized care).
• Postpartum Care: Monitoring recovery, advising on breastfeeding, and detecting early complications.
• Emergency Obstetric Care: Clear guidance on procedures for handling complications during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.
• Referral System: Establishing appropriate referral pathways to higher-level facilities for complex cases.
• Community Engagement: Incorporating community health workers and involving the community in the process.
• Documentation and Records: Requires specific forms and data collection for effective monitoring and evaluation.