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Overview
The provision of medical care and counselling
before, during, and after birth impact
the survival of both the mother and the
child. Maternal health indicators
help program staff identify the women
and infants who are most at risk for health
complications.
DHS Survey
In the DHS, maternal health refers specifically
to health surrounding childbearing; that
is, antenatal care, delivery assistance,
and postnatal care. The DHS maternal
health indicators measure maternal health
care against national recommendations,
such as the recommended number of antenatal
care visits and the prefered timing for
postnatal care. The measures
of maternal health care are also compared
to women’s status.
Related Indicators
- Antenatal care
- Number of antenatal care visits and timing of first visit
- Tetanus toxoid vaccination
- Components of antenatal care
- Iron tablets/anti-malarial drugs
- Place of delivery
- Assistance during delivery
- Characteristics of delivery
- Delivery complications
- Problems in accessing health care
- Use of smoking tobacco
SPA Survey
SPA surveys contain a section on assessment
of maternal health care services, including
availability of antenatal care and associated
equipment and medicines, counseling and
observation of client examinations. Delivery
services are also assessed, including
availability of emergency transport, items
for delivery services and essential supplies
for delivery.
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