maternal health

Rising temperatures and pollution in Tamil Nadu are pushing maternal mental health to the brink. Targeted state action that supports the well-being of mothers and their children is essential.

Care decisions are shaped by socio-economic factors and cultural practices. Health interventions must go beyond medical advice to offer meaningful support.

A government programme aims to build the cadre of professional midwives to reduce India’s maternal mortality rate and mitigate pregnancy complications. Here’s what it needs to succeed.  

India's demographic changes have had a profound impact on public health. Here are the drivers of these shifts and their effects on the nation's health landscape.

Due to poor connectivity, ambulances in Rajasthan don't reach pregnant women on time. Here's how this impacts ASHA workers.

Why should nonprofits leverage technology, and what must they look out for? FMCH's journey reveals the value of rigorous training and heeding fieldworkers' feedback.

In Kalahandi, poverty and lack of healthcare facilities affect health-seeking behaviour among tribal communities. Antenatal camps have emerged to offer essential maternal healthcare.

Inadequate provisions for pregnant women in the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana scheme highlight the concerning state of maternity benefits in India.

A women’s collective faces numerous challenges—from violent mobs to lack of resources and access—while organising relief in Manipur.

The Kolam tribe in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district is slowly moving away from the practice of self-deliveries that caused high maternal and neonatal mortality rates.