Maternal and Child Health Care

Things to remember

• The health services provided to the women during pregnancy, delivery and lactating period and to the children under the age of the five with an aim of improving their health condition are called maternal and child health care.
• Nutrition, health examination, immunization , cleanliness, and physical exercise should be provided for the mother and child.
• The weight should be three times more than the weight of birth and height should be seventy five centimeters after completing one year in the average if the child attains healthy growth and development.
• Mother’s milk provides sufficient nutrition and develops a strong immune system to fight against diseases.