34 Doctors Trained in Budaun to Identify High-Risk Pregnancies

RNI Budaun (RNI) In a bid to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates, the health department in Budaun has intensified efforts to ensure timely identification and monitoring of high-risk pregnancies (HRP) across the district.

A training programme was held on Thursday at the Chief Medical Officer’s office auditorium, where 34 doctors and medical officers from block and urban areas were trained in identifying and managing high-risk pregnant women. The session was conducted by Dr Rajveer Singh, Nodal Officer of the Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) programme.

Officials informed that under the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan, special health check-ups for pregnant women are conducted on the 1st, 9th, 16th and 24th of every month. Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) play a key role in identifying high-risk cases, which are then referred to block and district-level health facilities for further evaluation.

Medical experts highlighted that conditions such as anaemia, high blood pressure, seizures, diabetes, height below 145 cm, weight below 35 kg, and pregnancies in women below 18 or above 35 years are categorised as high-risk. Serious cases are promptly referred to higher medical centres for advanced care.

The training programme also saw support from Shivam Soni, representative of the International Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR). Health officials directed all participants to ensure timely identification and proper treatment of high-risk pregnant women in their respective areas to effectively curb maternal and infant mortality.