Abstract
Maternal postnatal care in Bangladesh: a closer look at specific content and coverage by different types of providers
Highlights
The first 48 hours after birth is a critical window of time for the survival for both mothers and their newborns
postnatal care (PNC) provided by NGO workers and other community attendants was significantly associated with a lower probability of receiving a vaginal discharge exam but a higher probability of receiving counseling on danger signs
The maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in Bangladesh was deaths per 100,000 live births in 2016, which is largely similar to the MMR in 2010
Summary
The first 48 hours after birth is a critical window of time for the survival for both mothers and their newborns. And adequate postnatal care (PNC) is being promoted as a strategy to reduce both maternal and newborn mortality. Whether or not a woman has received a postnatal check within 48 hours has been well studied, specific content and type of provider are important for understanding the quality of the check.
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