HealthPhone™ Hindi हिन्दी - Signs of complications: A safe pregnancy delivers a healthy baby

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चेतावनी के लक्षण: सेहतमंद गर्भवती माँ, तो तंदुरुस्त बच्चा
Produced by: UNICEF, India - Video in हिन्दी - मानक हिन्दी - Mānak Hindī - Hindi
Be able to recognize the warning signs and symptoms of complications during pregnancy, childbirth and after delivery.
These videos focus on social and behaviour change communication and are made for individual and small group viewing, learning and discussion. They are designed to be used as interpersonal communication tools by communities and frontline workers in giving out important information to women and caregivers.
Key Messages
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Complications during pregnancy can be life threatening for both the mother and her baby.
Warning signs and symptoms of complications should be watched for and appropriate care sought.
Pregnancy in girls under 18 years of age has a high risk for complications.
Families must chalk out a birth plan that includes complication readiness and institutional delivery in consultation with health care providers including ANM and the local ASHA.
Discussions and Frequently Asked Questions
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There is no need to worry or be extra cautious if it isn't the woman's first pregnancy. No one really dies of pregnancy...
Key Response: This is not true. Every pregnancy has a risk of things going wrong, complications during pregnancy and labour being unpredictable.
We have responsibilities at home, how can we prioritize ourselves over our elders and husbands?
Key Response: It is important for all families to be able to recognize the warning signs of complications during pregnancy and childbirth. They can be life threatening for both the mother and her baby.
What symptoms do we usually ignore that can later on cause serious problems including loss of the mother's life?
Key Response: Warning signs of complications are failure to gain weight, vaginal bleeding, swelling of face, hands, legs and feet, headaches, blurred vision and convulsions.
How can an ANM help during pregnancy?
Key Response: An ANM monitors a pregnancy for complications, provides advice and counselling on preventive care, diet during pregnancy, delivery care and postnatal care.
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