Improving Maternal & Child Health Care with Expert Neonatal Care

Posted On: August 25, 2023

As per the reports by UNICEF, “Nearly 3.5 million babies in India are born too early, 1.7 million babies are born with birth defects and one million new-borns are discharged each year from Special New-born Care Units (SNCUs). These new-borns remain at high risk of death, stunting, and developmental delay.” According to Dr. Manoj Sharma, there is a need for expert neonatal care to prevent or combat any complications during childbirth. He emphasizes that along with offering guidance during pregnancy, a hospital should also set up a safe environment for a smooth birthing process. If the complications are addressed within one minute after the birth which is known as the ‘Golden Minute Management’, then one can save the life of a baby and prevent any future health problems.