Advancing Maternal Health: India's Recent Initiatives
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This review focuses on important health programs introduced by the government in recent years that aim for better maternal health. The mother and child health outcomes have been markedly improved by the Government of India's programs for maternal health, which have yielded many benefits. Reducing problems during childbirth and maternal fatalities has been made possible by programs like the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), which encourage institutional deliveries and provide experienced birth attendants. Improving nutrition has received significant attention as well. New initiatives /Programs like Poshan Abhiyaan and the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) give pregnant and nursing women nutritional supplements and support, improving the health of both moms and their unborn children. Comprehensive care guarantees that women and newborns receive all-encompassing medical attention and includes vaccines, supplements, and routine check-ups.Pregnant women who participate in programs like PMMVY receive financial incentives that help them better manage their health, lessen the financial strain of being pregnant and postpartum, and spend less money out of their own pockets. High standards of care in labor rooms and maternity surgery theatres are ensured by the modernization of healthcare facilities and the training of healthcare professionals through programs like LaQshya. A number of programs involve health education and counselling, which equips women with information on labor, pregnancy, and child care. This review focuses on important health programs introduced by the government in recent years that aim for better maternal health.
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