I st Trimester 2 nd Trimester 3 rd Trimester Postnatal Care MONTH 1 MONTH 2 MONTH 3 MONTH 4 MONTH 5 MONTH 6 MONTH 7 MONTH 8 MONTH 9 0-6 MONTHS Test child for HIV Confirm pregnancy and start ANC at the health centre Test for HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections Sleep under an insecticide-treated mosquito net LOOK OUT for any danger signs during pregnancy. Go to the health centre immediately. (check the back for danger signs) Sleep under an insecticide-treated mosquito net Attend 2 nd ANC at the health centre Continue to take iron and folic acid in addition to fansidar Attend 4 th ANC and return as advised by the health worker Sleep under an insecticide-treated mosquito net Deliver at the health centre Start taking folic acid tablets immediately LOOK OUT for any danger signs during pregnancy. Go to the health centre immediately. (check the back for danger signs) LOOK OUT for any danger signs in babies. Report any danger signs to the health centre immediately. (check the back for danger signs) Practice exclusive breastfeeding for the next 6 months Sleep under an insecticide-treated mosquito net Return to the health centre for postnatal care at 6 weeks Keep baby’s cord clean and dry. Use only recommended medicine from the healthworker Organise for transport LOOK OUT for any danger signs during pregnancy. Go to the health centre immediately. (check the back for danger signs) Start saving money early Attend 3 rd ANC at the health centre Discuss Family Planning Continue to take iron and folic acid in addition to fansidar Buy items for the unborn baby Maama's calender Rev 5 Final 29_09.indd 1 9/28/2016 9:31:37 AM