Jhpiego in partnership with Save the Children, Constella Futures, The Academy for Educational Development, The American College of Nurse-Midwives and IMA World Health Session 2b PPFP: The Role of the CHW

2 Why use CHWs as counselors for PPFP?  Because they care about the lives of women and families in their community (where they also live and work).

3 CHW role  CHWs will learn to counsel mothers in their homes:  During pregnancy, and  After childbirth

4 Key PPFP messages  CHWs will learn to give messages about:  When mothers can become pregnant again after a birth  The importance of care for the mother, not only care for the baby

5 Key PPFP messages  Family planning for breastfeeding mothers:  Using a method by 6 weeks postpartum  How to use LAM  For mothers who are not breastfeeding, getting a family planning method by 3 weeks postpartum  Details on all the family planning methods mothers can use

6 When to counsel mothers?  When to give PPFP messages is very important.

7 When do CHWs make PPFP visits?  When the woman is pregnant, AND  Many times after the birth so there are no missed chances to offer her PPFP help!

8  This is KEY because mothers need a PPFP method:  Within 6 weeks after birth if breastfeeding  Within 3 weeks after birth if not breastfeeding No missed chances to counsel mothers

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