ASHAs are responsible for:
Identify pregnant woman as a beneficiary of the scheme and report or facilitate registration for ANC
Assist the pregnant woman to obtain necessary certifications wherever necessary,
Provide and / or help the women in receiving at least three ANC checkups including TT injections, IFA tablets
Identify a functional Government health centre or an accredited private health institution for referral and delivery
Counsel for institutional delivery
Escort the beneficiary women to the pre-determined health center and stay with her till the woman is discharged
Arrange to immunize the newborn till the age of 14 weeks
Inform about the birth or death of the child or mother to the ANM/MO
Post natal visit within 7 days of delivery to track mother's health after delivery and facilitate in obtaining care, wherever necessary
Counsel for initiation of breastfeeding to the newborn within one-hour of delivery and its continuance till 3-6 months and promote family planning.
ASHAs are playing a vital role in improving institutional deliveries in rural areas. This should improve maternal health (particularly by reducing anaemia) and reduce maternal mortality ratio, infant mortality rate, child mortality rate and child morbidity. |
