Pregnant women in Damoh received vital guidance on health and nutrition through a dedicated Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana session, marking a milestone in local maternal care initiatives. The program, coordinated by anganwadi centers, featured multimedia presentations and group discussions for deeper understanding.
Key takeaways included the ‘RCH Portal’ for tracking pregnancies and claiming benefits, with step-by-step enrollment demos. Facilitators broke down nutritional needs: calcium from milk for bone health, omega-3s from nuts for fetal brain development, and avoiding junk food.
Emphasis was placed on mental health, with tips on stress reduction through family support and mindfulness. ASHA supervisors shared real-life cases where PMMVY funds enabled hospital births over risky home deliveries.
The district’s Chief Medical Officer highlighted data: 1,200 women benefited last year, with infant mortality dipping 10%. Future plans involve mobile units for remote areas and partnerships with NGOs for sustained education.
As India pushes for SDG 3 on health, Damoh’s model exemplifies scalable interventions. Participants left motivated, armed with recipes, calendars for check-ups, and hope for safer motherhood.