What does a maternity scheme include for pregnancy and postpartum?

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Maternity schemes are government-backed programs designed to provide financial, medical, and nutritional support to pregnant and lactating women, covering the period from pregnancy through childbirth and postpartum care.

Maternity Schemes and Support for Women in India

India offers several government schemes aimed at ensuring the well-being of mothers and newborns. Here are some key initiatives that provide support from the first day of pregnancy through the postpartum period:

Key Government Maternity Schemes

• Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
  
  
  • Provides financial assistance of ₹5,000 in three installments directly to the bank/post office account of pregnant women and lactating mothers for the first live birth.
  • Aims to partially compensate for wage loss, so women can take adequate rest during pregnancy and after delivery, and to improve health-seeking behavior.
    
    
• Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK)
  
  
  • Entitles all pregnant women delivering in public health institutions to absolutely free and no-expense delivery, including C-sections.
  • Covers free drugs, consumables, diagnostics, diet during stay, blood provision, and transport from home to facility, between facilities, and back home after discharge.
  • Extends similar benefits to sick newborns up to one year of age.
    
    
• Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)
  
  
  • Offers a health cover of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.
  • This scheme covers delivery costs, including C-sections, and provides support for pre and post-natal complications in empanelled public and private hospitals.

Important Aspects of Maternity Care Covered

• Antenatal Care (ANC): Regular check-ups during pregnancy, including essential tests, vaccinations, and counseling on nutrition and health.
• Institutional Delivery: Encouraging childbirth in health facilities to ensure safe delivery by skilled healthcare professionals.
• Postnatal Care (PNC): Medical check-ups for mother and baby after delivery, including immunization, family planning counseling, and newborn care.

Tips for Expecting Mothers

• Attend all recommended antenatal check-ups regularly.
• Maintain a nutritious and balanced diet as advised by your doctor.
• Ensure adequate rest and moderate physical activity.
• Discuss any concerns or alarming symptoms immediately with your healthcare provider.

How HexaHealth Can Assist

• Doctor Consultation : We can help you find and book consultations with experienced gynecologists and obstetricians for your antenatal and postnatal care.
• Hospital Network : Access a network of top hospitals that provide excellent maternity care and are often empanelled under government schemes like Ayushman Bharat.
• Financial Guidance : Our team can provide support in understanding the eligibility and benefits of various government maternity schemes and navigate the process of availing them.
• Seamless Experience : From booking appointments to understanding your treatment plan and discharge, we are here to support you throughout your motherhood journey.

We are dedicated to supporting you through this beautiful phase of life.

Wishing you and your family good health always.
Warm regards,
Team HexaHealth