About the Program

The Compassionate Motherhood Concern program aims to enhance maternal healthcare services by ensuring dignity, equity, and quality in maternal health. This initiative seeks to address disparities in maternal healthcare, promote respectful maternity care, and improve maternal and newborn health outcomes through education, policy advocacy, and healthcare interventions.

Highlights of the Event:The seminar aims to highlight the significance of compassionate maternity care, addressing issues related to dignity, equity, and quality in maternal health services. It seeks to foster discussions on improving healthcare systems to ensure every mother receives respectful and high-quality care.

Objectives of the Program

  • Promote respectful maternity care practices in hospitals and community settings.
  • Address issues of discrimination, mistreatment, and negligence in maternal healthcare.
  • Empower women with knowledge about their rights and choices in maternity care.
  • Improve healthcare infrastructure and service delivery in maternal care units.
  • Implement technology-driven solutions for monitoring and improving maternal health.

Expected Outcomes of the Program

  • Increased awareness and adherence to respectful maternity care principles.
  • Reduction in maternal and neonatal mortality rates through improved care practices.
  • Enhanced accessibility of maternal health services for marginalized populations.
  • Strengthened capacity of healthcare professionals in providing compassionate maternal care.
  • Policy recommendations for sustainable improvements in maternal healthcare systems.
  • Increased community engagement and support for maternal health initiatives.

Target Audience: B.Sc Nursing students and faculties
Type of program: Online Mode

Committee Members

  • Dr. Devi Nanjappan, Principal, Smt. Nagarathnamma School & College of Nursing, Bangalore.
  • Dr. Prashanth KP, Head Acharya Alumni Association (AAA)
  • Dr. Vijayamalar. S Professor and Alumni Coordinator, SNCN.
  • Dr. Uday Raj Sharma, Alumni Coordinator, Acharya Alumni Association (AAA)
  • Ms. Anushree Saha, Asst.Lecturer, SNCN

Resource Person Details

1

Mrs. Nirmala Reddy

Designation: Nursing officer,
Apollo Hospital,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu