Mother and Baby Care Handbook (From Antenatal to Postnatal Care)

A Lifesaving Companion for Every Mother, Family & Health Worker

The “Mother and Baby Care Handbook” is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide designed to support mothers and caregivers through the most critical phases of motherhood — from the first signs of pregnancy to the early months after childbirth.

Rooted in national health guidelines and enriched with practical, culturally relevant information, this book empowers women, families, ASHA workers, ANMs, and healthcare providers with essential knowledge and confidence. It offers a complete roadmap through antenatal care, safe delivery, and postnatal care, ensuring that every mother and newborn receives the care they need and deserve.

Inside, you’ll find:

• A detailed antenatal care plan, including visit schedules, tests, nutrition, and warning signs

• Simple checklists to help prepare for safe institutional delivery

• Practical postnatal advice on mother’s recovery and baby’s growth

• Exclusive breastfeeding guidelines, baby hygiene, and newborn immunizations

• Information on mental health support, family planning, and reproductive health

• Highlights of government schemes like JSY, PMMVY, and NHM service guarantees

Written in accessible language with illustrations, step-by-step instructions, and culturally familiar terms, this handbook is not just a book—it’s a support system in your hands.

Whether you’re a first-time mother, a trained birth attendant, or a health advocate working in the community, this book offers the tools, trust, and tenderness that every journey to motherhood deserves.