Reach and count every pregnant mother and newborn

Abstract

The term “Perinatal” refers to the period immediately before and after birth. The perinatal period is defined in diverse ways. According to many definitions, it starts at 20th to 28th weeks of gestation and ends 1-4 weeks after delivery. Perinatal health refers to the health of both the mother and the newborn during this specific period of time. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were set in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly, and intended to be achieved by the year 2030. As you are aware, there are 17 SDGs and the goal applicable for health is the goal 3 i.e. “ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all, at all ages”. This goal includes nine major targets and four sub-targets, and 14 indicators. Out of this gamut of targets, two indicators are relevant to maternal and newborn health. Those are the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) and the Neonatal Mortality rate (NMR).