Information for Guardians/other household decision makers
Pregnancy
| Month | Week | SMS Message |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | Congratulations, there’s a baby on the way! You can help the mother make sure her baby is healthy. Encourage her to visit the clinic often. |
| 2 | 6 | Remind the mother to take iron and folic-acid pills every day. She can get them free at the clinic. A healthy mother grows a healthy baby. |
| 2 | 7 | Check the mother eats meat, beans, fruits and vegetables daily. She needs iodised salt, too. Eating well will help her have a healthy baby. |
Baby
| Week | SMS Message |
|---|---|
| Newborn | Make sure the baby gets his mother’s first milk. It is full of goodness. If he refuses to eat or has difficulty breathing, go to the clinic. |
| Newborn | Check the baby for signs of illness. His tummy, hands and feet should be warm. If he’s hot, cold, or bluish, get him to the clinic. |
| Newborn | Tell the mother to keep the cord stump clean and dry. If there’s pus or redness, wash with clean water, and take the baby to the clinic. |
| Newborn | Babies get cold easily. To keep him warm, make sure the mother holds her baby naked on her chest, covered with a blanket. |
| 1 | Keep the baby quiet and warm. If his eyes are yellow, he needs more breastmilk. If the yellow lasts over a week, go to the clinic. |
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