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Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Education Center
Learn about pregnancy care, newborn health, child development, and common health issues in the African context.
Essential Maternal Health
Maternal health refers to the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. In Africa, maternal mortality remains high due to complications like hemorrhage, infections, high blood pressure, and unsafe abortions.
Key interventions include antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, emergency obstetric care, and postnatal care.
Danger Signs During Pregnancy
Severity Indicators
Emergency symptoms: Severe bleeding, convulsions, severe headache with blurred vision
Concerning symptoms: Fever lasting >1 day, severe abdominal pain, reduced fetal movement
Mild symptoms: Mild swelling, occasional headaches, mild nausea
- Severe vaginal bleeding
- Convulsions/fits
- Severe headaches with blurred vision
- Fever and too weak to get out of bed
- Severe abdominal pain
- Fast or difficult breathing
- Reduced fetal movements
- Severe swelling of face, hands or feet
Essential Newborn Care
Newborn care is critical in the first 28 days of life when mortality risk is highest. Key practices include:
Immediate Newborn Care
At birth: Immediate drying, skin-to-skin contact, delayed cord clamping, early initiation of breastfeeding
First day: Exclusive breastfeeding, warmth, monitoring for danger signs
Newborn Danger Signs
Emergency signs: Not feeding, convulsions, fast breathing (>60/min), severe chest indrawing
Other concerning signs: Fever, hypothermia, jaundice, umbilical redness
Common Childhood Illnesses in Africa
Children in Africa face significant health challenges including:
- Malaria: Fever, chills, headache (test before treating)
- Pneumonia: Fast breathing, chest indrawing
- Diarrhea: Loose stools, dehydration
- Malnutrition: Underweight, stunting, wasting
- HIV: Recurrent infections, failure to thrive
Medication Tracker
Track your MNCH-related medications, set reminders, and monitor treatment progress.
Symptom Tracker
Record and monitor maternal or child symptoms over time to share with your healthcare provider.
Symptom History
MNCH Diagnostic Tools
Interactive tools to help assess pregnancy risks, monitor child growth, and identify potential complications.
Pregnancy Risk Assessment
Evaluate your risk factors for pregnancy complications.
Child Growth Monitor
Track your child's growth using WHO growth standards.
Malaria Risk Evaluator
Assess malaria risk and severity in children.
Nutrition Assessor
Evaluate nutritional status of mothers and children.
AI Ultrasound Scanner
Upload pregnancy ultrasound images for AI-powered analysis of potential findings. This tool helps identify common pregnancy-related findings but does not replace professional medical evaluation.
Important: This analysis is for informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for definitive diagnosis.
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Common Ultrasound Findings
The AI scanner looks for these typical pregnancy-related findings in ultrasound images:
First Trimester
- Gestational sac location
- Fetal pole presence
- Heartbeat detection
- Crown-rump length
Second Trimester
- Fetal anatomy survey
- Placenta location
- Amniotic fluid volume
- Fetal growth parameters
Third Trimester
- Fetal position
- Placental maturity
- Estimated fetal weight
- Doppler studies
MNCH Resources
Helpful links and resources for maternal, neonatal and child health in Africa.
Patient Resources
Healthcare Professional Resources
Support Groups
- MCHIP - Maternal and Child Health Program
- Healthy Newborn Network
- Check with your local health department for area-specific support groups
Mobile Apps
- Safe Delivery App - Emergency obstetric and newborn care
- WHO Immunization App - Vaccination schedules
- Growth Monitor - Track child growth using WHO standards