Every woman should:
1. Eat adequate diet before pregnancy and at all times.2. Know the important facts about pregnancy and delivery.
3. Attend Antenatal clinic at least four (4) times during pregnancy.
4. 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.
5. Sleep under Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) during pregnancy, and with the baby at all times.
6. Plan adequately for delivery by a skilled health worker.
7. Recognize the danger signs of pregnancy and labour.
8. Mobilize adequate resources (Money) for delivery and transportation to the health facility or referral centre.
9. Understand the important of Exclusive Breast-feeding and post natal care.
10. Discuss the availability and use of Family Planning Service with a health worker.
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