A family planning program based on maternal and child health services
Taylor, H.C.; Rosenfield, A.G.
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 120(6): 733-745
1974
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9378 PMID: 4429081 DOI: 10.1016/0002-9378(74)90575-4Document Number: 483851
A feasibility study for maternity-centered family planning to be located in Indonesia, the Philippines, Turkey, Brazil, Egypt, and Bangladesh is presented. The project will aim at women who are pregnant, recently delivered, or have young children. The objectives of the project are to improve health and reduce fertility. The program will include antepartum care including maternity care and education and motivation for family planning. Delivery will occur routinely at home aided by an indigenous village midwife. Postpartum care will include care for the mother, further motivation and initiation of contraception, immunization, and nutrition for the infant. Health personnel involved in the program will include physicians, trained midwives, field workers, and indigenous midwives. The average annual per capita cost will be U.S. $.97, including evaluation and technical assistance, and for service alone, $.47.