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What is the primary purpose of the Family Planning Program mentioned in the content?
What is the primary purpose of the Family Planning Program mentioned in the content?
Which act specifically encourages breastfeeding and provides incentives to health institutions for promoting rooming-in practices?
Which act specifically encourages breastfeeding and provides incentives to health institutions for promoting rooming-in practices?
Which act focuses on the fortification of food as part of a larger nutrition initiative?
Which act focuses on the fortification of food as part of a larger nutrition initiative?
According to the guidelines provided, what is the maximum age for infants to be breastfed?
According to the guidelines provided, what is the maximum age for infants to be breastfed?
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Family planning counselling is made available to which group of individuals?
Family planning counselling is made available to which group of individuals?
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Which factor is crucial in reducing maternal mortality during pregnancy?
Which factor is crucial in reducing maternal mortality during pregnancy?
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What is the importance of Vitamin A during pregnancy?
What is the importance of Vitamin A during pregnancy?
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What is one of the objectives of health advocacy related to maternal health?
What is one of the objectives of health advocacy related to maternal health?
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Which of the following conditions is a potential threat to maternal health during pregnancy?
Which of the following conditions is a potential threat to maternal health during pregnancy?
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How does iron supplementation benefit pregnant women?
How does iron supplementation benefit pregnant women?
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Study Notes
Maternal and Child Health
- RA 10152 - The Mandatory Infants and Children Health Immunization Act of 2011.
- EO 51 - Regulates marketing, quality, and information of infant feeding products.
- RA 10028 - Expands promotion of breastfeeding, amending RA 7600 which provides incentives for breastfeeding practices in health institutions.
- RA 8976 - The Philippine Food Fortification Act of 2000, establishing the Philippine Food Fortification Program.
- Breastfeeding - Recommended for up to 2 years old.
- Family Planning Counseling - Available to all, not limited to married couples.
- Family Planning Program - Provides universal access to family planning information and services.
Maternal Health Program
- MDG #5 - Improve maternal health.
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Delays in care:
- Seeking care
- Making referrals
- Providing appropriate management
- BEMOC (Basic Emergency Obstetric Care) launched in 2005-2010, now known as BEmONC (Basic Emergency Obstetric NEWBORN/NATAL Care).
- Focus - Improve the quality of prenatal and postnatal care.
- Stakeholders - LGUs, NGOs, and other stakeholders advocate for health through resource generation and allocation for health services.
Maternal Health During Pregnancy
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Nutritional considerations:
- Vitamin A - For vision
- Iron (AYORN) - For increased demand and anemia prevention
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Treat diseases and conditions:
- Conditions that can endanger health:
- Difficult or obstructed birth (DOB)
- Unconsciousness
- Postpartum bleeding
- Intestinal parasite infections
- Malaria
- Conditions that can endanger health:
Child Health Program
- Goal - Reduce morbidity and mortality rates for children 0-9 years old.
Infant and Young Child Feeding
- Global Strategy for IYCF (2002) - Jointly developed by WHO and UNICEF, advocating for breastmilk as the ideal food for the healthy growth and development of infants.
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Benefits for mothers:
- Reduces risk for excessive blood loss
- Provides natural methods for delaying pregnancies
- Reduces the risk of ovarian and breast cancers and osteoporosis
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Expanded Program for Immunization (EPI)
- Aims to make vaccines available to infants and children.
- Goal: Reduce mortality and morbidity among children due to vaccine-preventable diseases
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Storage Temperatures:
- OPV, MMR - -15 to -25°C (high refrigeration temperature) - most heat sensitive
- DPT, HEP B, BCG, TT - 2 to 8°C (low refrigeration temperature) - least heat sensitive
- FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) principle
Childhood Malnutrition
- Intensify health education and campaigns at the ground level.
- Global Strategy for IYCF (2002) - Promoted breastmilk as the ideal food for infant growth and development.
Early Childhood Development Act of 2000
- RA 8980
- Encompasses comprehensive health, nutrition, early education, and social service programs to meet the holistic needs of young children from birth to 6 years old.
Newborn Screening Act of 2004
- RA 9288
- Establishes procedures to detect genetic and metabolic disorders in newborns that could lead to mental retardation or death if left untreated.
E.O. 286
- Reorganizes the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS)
- Addresses water and utilities administration.
Key Facts
- Clean and Safe Delivery - Emphasis on the importance of a safe delivery throughout the entire pregnancy, not just during labor.
- Support Breastfeeding - "Suso Mula Six" - promoting exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life.
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Test your knowledge on the key policies related to maternal and child health in the Philippines. This quiz covers laws regarding infant immunization, breastfeeding promotion, and family planning initiatives. Understand the framework aimed at improving maternal health and child welfare.
