New guidelines issued for ensuring mother's and newborn's rights
Summary
The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has issued new guidelines to protect the rights of mothers and newborns and strengthen breastfeeding support in health institutions. The rules set 10 standards for hospitals and require family support during delivery, early breastfeeding, and continued follow-up after discharge.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has released the 'Maternal and Child-Friendly Health Institution Programme Operation Guidelines, 2083' to improve services for mothers and newborns.
- The guidelines set 10 standards for health institutions, including allowing a family member during delivery and keeping the newborn with the mother after birth.
- Health facilities must support early breastfeeding and regulate substitute breast milk products under the relevant law.
- A focal person will monitor mothers and newborns after discharge to ensure continuity of care and identify problems early.
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