Every woman should:
- Eat adequate diet before pregnancy and at all times.
- Know the important facts about pregnancy and delivery.
- Attend Antenatal clinic at least four (4) times during pregnancy.
- Receive two doses of Sulphadoxine Pyrimethemine (SP) for intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria, Folic acid, ferrous sulphate (Blood Tablets), Vitamin C, and Tetanus Toxoid during each pregnancy.
- Sleep under Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) during pregnancy, and with the baby at all times.
- Plan adequately for delivery by a skilled health worker.
- Recognize the danger signs of pregnancy and labour.
- Mobilize adequate resources (Money) for delivery and transportation to the health facility or referral centre.
- Understand the important of Exclusive Breast-feeding and post natal care.
- Discuss the availability and use of Family Planning Service with a health worker.
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