A new approach to child survival that puts the needs of the family in the center

 

Bentos Cynthia gave birth to her 

child before birth to 13 weeks, but was 

able to stay in the place

of residence free of charge

under a special program for

mothers with their children at risk.

By: Thomas Nybo
Buenos Aires, Argentina, July 20, 2009 - Stella Benitez recently gave birth to her first baby which is in good health and in April called Delfina.
A resident of the neighborhood vibe Buedu Buenos Aires, where they benefit from a new model of care during and after childbirth in a hospital Ramon account. The program gives the hospital a great deal of attention to the needs of the family.
The husband was Ms. Benitez welcomed in every step of this process, including delivery, and great efforts are being made to strengthen their relationship with their daughter in April
"At the moment they left April, and placed on my body to be able to be and Odmha accept it, and then let my husband that portable, even before the umbilical cord cut." 

Reforms in the area of birth
In the hospital, encourage mothers to breast-feeding and parents can see the new baby newborn for 24 hours. And identify special days to allow other family members to meet with a newcomer to the family. Prior to meet members of the family children, are kept informed on what to expect, especially when dealing with premature infants or children who suffer from severe health problems.
The work of Dr. Miguel Arguia in the hospital for 40 years, a person responsible for this new approach.
"The concept of hospitals that focus on the family a real difference, because we now know that expectant mothers and their children, before and after birth, are the owners of the house, not doctors or health workers."
Vulnerable
In order to reduce levels of child mortality, the hospital dedicated a large part of its resources for preterm infants and infants at risk.
Cynthia gave birth to a boy Bentos prematurely at 13 weeks. He spent one and a half month in the incubator, which is suffering from an injury windpipe, but in good condition now.
She said: "We have dealt with this situation well, because all the doctors were sincere and very honest with me and they tell the truth. Did not leave me alone, never."
Since Cynthia lives in the place take on a trip from the hospital, it benefits from the program here allows for mothers with children at risk to stay alive in the particular place of residence free of charge, to be directed by their children from the hospital. The mothers and free meals, and helps a team of volunteers. A place for 38 mother, stay two months in the Mediterranean. The big picture
 
An effective new approach
UNICEF is working to replicate this successful program on a large scale.
"This form includes practices that have proved effective in preventing neonatal deaths," said Zoulma Ortiz, competent health in UNICEF, said, "and each of them based specifically on the relationship between mother and son or daughter and also the whole family, so the idea is to promote implementation of this strategy in all parts of the world. "
Can prevent the deaths of two thirds of newborns and young children - more than six million deaths each year. The support of such programs as a means of cost-effective to help children to stay alive.