Gender Equality India Project #20041

Safe Pregnancy for 200 Poor Women in India

by Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust

Project Report | Dec 28, 2021
Blessed and Healthy Christmas Baby

By Sharad Agarwal | Project Leader

While the past 25 years have witnessed a concerted global effort to improve MCH in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs) including India, more progress is needed to meet the targets laid out in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). MCH programs in India are weighed down by wide inequities; these challenges have been amplified by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the direct effects of the disease, the indirect effects of the pandemic have been devastating. Limitations in the availability of skilled health workers and health system access barriers have led to lower coverage of antenatal and postnatal care services, and routine childhood immunization services, especially in rural India. Key MCH indicators of the country remain concerning, as evidenced by recent surveys, which indicate worsening of maternal and child nutrition indicators in several states especially Uttar Pradesh.

HLFPPT is working in enhancing Maternal & Child Healthcare for the last three decades and contributed to health system strengthening. Though COVID-19 has multiplied obstacles in fortifying MCH programs, our efforts have also been increased for improving the key priorities in this aspect.

We would like to thank our donors for supporting us in this journey of improving the lives of Mothers and Newborns. One such story is that of Suman, who is a resident of a small village in Chandauli at Uttar Pradesh. As Suman was a part of one of the community meetings organized for the new mothers by Merrytarang Member(MTM), she was aware of the accessible and affordable institutional deliveries supported by HLFPPT. During the meeting, our Merrytarang member not only explained the importance of ANC and PNC but also the significant role of nutrition in pregnancy. Initially, Suman was anxious about her pregnancy and postnatal care in the era of pandemic but subsequent follow-ups and counseling by MTM helped her during pregnancy. She completed all her ANC visits and was in regular touch with a doctor of Merrygold Hospital. Last month, with your support, she was blessed with a baby girl in good health. Suman was very satisfied by the services provided at Merrygold Hospital.

We are also supporting her and the baby in getting quality postnatal care which could only be possible by contribution provided by the donors like you. With your support, we are able to map pregnant women and support them in their pregnancy journey. Women from her community still need your help. We would like to thank you for your continuous contribution to our projects at the time of festivals so that we too can illuminate more such lives.

We wish you Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!!

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Aug 23, 2021
One more day of celebrating a healthy life

By Sharad Agarwal | Project Leader

The response of the public healthcare delivery system to the Covid-19 Pandemic negatively affected both the provision and utilization of maternal and child healthcare services. Better response strategies are required in India to minimize lag in service delivery. Continuous efforts have been made by HLFPPT to make maternal and child health accessible, available and affordable in its intervention area. This could be possible because of continuous support from our donors. We would like to thank you on behalf of every beneficiary.

This report will give you an insight into the life of Mona and how you supported her and her newborn's life. Mona, age 24 years, wife of Ashok, hails from a small village in Uttar Pradesh. After the successful delivery of her Baby Girl, she is feeling safe now. Initially, her husband was concerned about Safe Delivery during the pandemic situation.

Mona’s family has decided that they will go for home delivery due to the risk of COVID-19 and also because they can’t afford an expensive hospital. Just before a few weeks of her delivery, Mona came across Rajni, a Merry Tarang (MT) worker (Front Line Health workers, working under MerryGold Hospitals in UP) who was on her scheduled visit to the village. Mona approached Rajni with the help of her friends and shared the concerns of her first pregnancy, limited service availability, institutional delivery, and safety during the pandemic. Upon meeting, Rajni counseled Mona about the importance and benefits of institutional delivery, which comes with an added advantage of postnatal follow-up and necessary vaccination for mother and child.

That day, she introduced Merry Gold Hospital Network of Hospitals working across Uttar Pradesh (UP) to provide safe institutional birth that too free of cost. Rajni not only counseled Mona but also addressed every concern of Mona and Ashok’s family.

This led to the enrolment of Mona in MGHN Hospital for necessary updates and medical consultation from time to time until she delivered a healthy child. Finally, on one fine day in June, Mona is blessed with a beautiful princess in the hospital. The couple was happy as there were no issues faced during the whole procedure of delivery.

We could not imagine what could happen to Mona and her children if her family has not opted for institutional delivery. Through safe & normal delivery, Mona has saved the life of her firstborn.
Like, Mona, there are many mothers who need our support in institutional delivery with free medical consultation. They need you at the crucial phase of their life, where a pregnant lady becomes a Mother.

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Apr 23, 2021
The birth of healthy princess during Pandemic

By Sharad Agarwal | Project Leader

In India, Institutional deliveries took a major hit during the first wave of COVID-19. Freeing spaces within existing health facilities and allocating separate space for delivery-related services was critical. But now, it is more difficult to promote institutional delivery when the country is going through the severe second wave. In this scenario, it is more difficult for the community living in rural areas to get the right services at right time.

Similarly, it was difficult for Madhuri, who was 9 months pregnant last month, to trust any facility in these unprecedented times. Our Merrytarang Member, health worker, informed Madhuri and her husband Rahul about the nearby Merrygold hospital which has a dedicated wing for delivery. After this conversation, Madhuri shared her concern that her family can’t afford to pay for her expected Caesarean Section delivery as they are not earning well since the start of the pandemic. Merrytarang worker shared that she can refer her as a GlobalGiving beneficiary which will aid them in getting affordable services.

With your support, a princess is born to the family of Madhuri early this month. She is healthy and safe from COVID-19. We would like to thank all the donors who are making the institutional delivery accessible to the poor population during the pandemic.

The pandemic is still severely affecting the communities in India and Mothers like Madhuri need your aid to get the affordable institution available for the safe delivery of newborns. Your support will provide them a safer environment for a regular check-up and will facilitate safe institutional delivery. By contributing a little you can become a part of a child’s safe birth story.

Look forward to your active support in achieving the global milestones through your generous donations.

Thank You for your valuable time.

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