ملتقى الحوامل الى عالم الأمومة منتديات طبية و منتديات نسائية مختصة في الحمل و الولادة. احصلي على نصائح صحية وطبية وعلاجية أثناء الحمل ، زوري موقع منتدى النساء الحوامل.
Pregnant women forums
are now sprouting like mushrooms in the online arena. Women from all around the
globe are very much aware of the benefits of pregnancy forums and what they can
do to their health and family's welfare. A healthy pregnancy is not something
that comes easily; it is something that needs proper nurturing. In many
countries of the east and Middle East, pregnancy is not easily achieved,
especially in the rural areas. Women are severely restricted by social norms
and cultural beliefs which do not allow them access to information regarding
safe child birth practices and nutrition.
The internet has
provided solutions to many problems, and this is no different for the health
system in many parts of the world. The Pregnant women forums provide a platform
where pregnant women in different communities can give advice on child birth.
The sites also enable the community members to interact with each other and
share their views on pregnancy and family planning. It is a safe space for
pregnant women to come out and speak out on issues that affect them. The women
can discuss their fears and learn how the community members can help them to
deal with such issues.
For some people, the
concept of a Pregnant women health post may seem alien. But the WFPD stands for
Working Woman's Day of Pleasure and Development. This concept was born in
Tanzania where a group of pregnant women decided to go on a week long holiday
while giving birth. The resulting document was very empowering as the women
discussed issues such as the lack of education and employment in their
communities and the pressures that were placed on them.
This concept has now
spread to other African countries including Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe and
Namibia. This month, Pregnant women forums are planning to launch another
project focusing on the promotion of a Child delivery Health Post. For this
project, community engagement and education are key elements. Community groups
will be formed which will act as advocates and agents for the pregnant women,
child delivery experts and other health officials. Efforts will also be made to
educate the community about the dangers of harmful drugs and the benefits of
prenatal care. Community involvement and education campaigns have been
successful in other African countries where family planning programs were
introduced.
Kenya is trying to
follow in the footsteps of Namibia and Zambia where hews have been used for
promoting community engagement and in promoting immunization programs. For
Pregnant women forums in Kenya, the use of public speaking and media are being
used to encourage people to participate in the dialogue. The health facility at
Mombasa Central has been the recipient of a concerted effort by the Pregnant
women health forum and the local population. A center was opened which offers
free consultations to pregnant women, child welfare services and family
planning experts. The center also provides free health kits to mothers, baby
boys and girls from birth to two months.
It is hoped that the
efforts will be replicated throughout the rest of the country and other regions
with high reproductive health risks including high maternal mortality and
infant mortality. The efforts are part of the national Health Development Army
(HDA). Kenya now has its first Female Health Promotion Program coordinator. Dr.
Salima Idris is the new Health Development Assistant Secretary General. She
says, "The recent spike in pregnancy-related mortality and infant
mortality is a wake-up call for everybody to come out into the communities and
engage to address the pregnancy-related problems."
