BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth has published the MCHIP co-authored article “Advance distribution of misoprostol for prevention of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) at home births in two districts of Liberia” describing the results of a learning phase program on the feasibility, acceptability and program effectiveness of a PPH prevention program for home and facility births in two districts of Liberia. The program …
The Impact and Cost of Scaling up Midwifery and Obstetrics in 58 Low- and Middle-Income Countries
An article co-authored by MCHIP and recently published in PLOS ONE highlights the impact of midwifery on maternal and newborn health outcomes. To download the open access article, click here.
The Lancet Series on Midwifery, 2014
Work supported by MCHIP and recently published in The Lancet highlights the impact of midwifery on maternal and newborn health outcomes. Note: Downloading the article requires an account; however, the executive summary can be read here.
The Projected Impact of Scaling-up Midwifery: Estimating Maternal Deaths Prevented by Midwives
A Program briefer from MCHIP reviews the evidence between midwifery care and improved maternal and newborn health outcomes, concluding that midwives can deliver the majority of effective maternal and newborn health interventions to significantly reduce deaths. To download the briefer, click here.
Assessment of the consistency of national-level policies and guidelines for malaria in pregnancy in five African countries
One of the major factors contributing to low coverage of long-lasting insecticide-treated bed nets (LLINs) and intermittent preventive treatment with sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) among pregnant women is provider confusion about when and how to distribute them. Technical expertise in malaria in pregnancy (MIP) is typically provided by national malaria control programs (NMCPs), while MIP interventions are implemented through national reproductive health …
Use of MgSO4 in the Management of Severe Pre-Eclampsia/Eclampsia (Computer Animation Tool)
Even when magnesium sulfate (MgS04) is available, providers are often uncomfortable administering it for prevention and management of severe pre-eclampsia/eclampsia (PE/E), as there is no standardized concentration for the solution and the diagnostic and management scenarios can be complex. With that in mind, MCHIP has created a computer animation teaching tool. This tool provides service providers and trainers with a …
Barriers to and Motivators of Handwashing Behavior in the Neonatal Period
This study was conducted in the rural area of Habiganj district, Bangladesh, among mothers of neonates and infants, other female caregivers, fathers, and traditional birth attendants. Given the high burden of neonatal mortality in Bangladesh and observational evidence that handwashing may substantially reduce neonatal mortality, this study aims to identify barriers to and motivators of handwashing among mothers and other …
A Counseling Guide for Infant and Young Child Feeding in Two Regions of Egypt
This Guide is based on the results of the infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices study using Trials of Improved Practices (TIPs) methodology. TIPs was part of a larger study examining factors associated with the rise in stunting levels in Lower Egypt in comparison to Upper Egypt. To understand barriers and facilitating factors to optimal IYCF, the study explored …
Examining Factors Associated with Stunting in Lower Egypt in Comparison to Upper Egypt
The aim of this operations research study was to understand how mothers’ behaviors, perceptions, and cultural beliefs impact dietary intake and feeding practices in stunted and non-stunted Egyptian children from 0–23 months of age. Four research objectives were addressed in this report, as part of this operations research study: Identify gaps and positive aspects of IYCF practices through the application …
Cultural Beliefs and Perceptions of Maternal Diet and Weight Gain during Pregnancy and Postpartum Family Planning in Egypt
This operations research study addressed the following four objectives: Identify gaps and positive aspects of infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices through the application of the Trials for Improved Practices (TIPs) methodology with Egyptian mothers; Understand cultural beliefs, perceptions, behaviors, and motivating factors that may facilitate or act as a barrier to optimal IYCF practices and how these factors …