Health Condition 1: null- 1)Malnourished Primigravidae with Pre-Pregnancy weight or first documented weight less than 45 kg 2)Their babies
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Flipcharts Demonstrations: Re-inforcing the existing IEC system regarding Essential newborn care by flipcharts and demonstrations.
Control Intervention1: Existing IEC: Information abut
Sponsors
Neha
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Primigravidae mothers Singleton Pregnancy Pre-Pregnancy weight or First Documented Weight less than 45 kg
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Gravida with life threatening conditions(Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, uncontrolled blood sugar with HbA1C >6.5%,Uncompensated cardiovascular diseases with NYHA Grade 3 and above) 2.Neonates with gross congenital anomalies 3.Neonates with NICU stay
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcomes: Infantâ??s weight gain and growth velocity plotted against WHO growth standards. Status of iron levels in mothers and their newborns. Timepoint: 0,6,10,14 weeks and 6 months for the baby. at birth for mother. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Total duration of exclusive breast feeding . Hygiene practices. Recognition of danger signs. Frequency of illness in the infant. Percentage of Retention of knowledge about essential newborn care by mothers. Timepoint: 6th month | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Neha
Kasturba Medical College,Mangaluru
Outcome results
None listed