[pib] Update on Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)

About High-Risk Pregnancy: 

• A high-risk pregnancy involves greater risk of health complications for the mother, the foetus, or both, due to pre-existing medical conditions, conditions that develop during pregnancy, or foetal issues.
• Common Factors:
  • Maternal Health Conditions: Pre-existing diabetes, hypertension, HIV, kidney disease, or conditions arising during pregnancy like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia.
  • Obstetric Factors: Previous caesarean section, history of preterm labor, multiple pregnancies, and congenital malformations.

• General Check-Up: Physical and clinical examinations by medical professionals.
• Laboratory Investigations: Routine blood tests, urine tests, and other necessary laboratory investigations.
• Ultrasound: Ultrasound examination to monitor foetal growth and development.
• Counseling: Nutritional and lifestyle counseling to ensure a healthy pregnancy.
• High-Risk Identification: Screening and identification of high-risk pregnancies and appropriate referrals for specialized care.

• Free of Cost: All services under PMSMA are provided free of cost.
• Fixed Day ANC Services: Antenatal care services are provided on a fixed day every month.
• Lab Investigations: Basic investigations like Hb, urine albumin, RBS, malaria test, VDRL test, blood grouping, CBC, ESR, and USG.
• Public-Private Partnership: Encourages participation of private sector healthcare providers in providing ANC services.
• Incentives: Incentives for healthcare providers who participate in the program.

• Green Sticker – for women with no risk factor detected
• Red Sticker – for women with high risk pregnancy
• Blue Sticker – for women with Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
• Yellow Sticker – pregnancy with co-morbid conditions such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, STIs

• Improved Maternal Health: Regular and comprehensive ANC helps in early detection and management of complications, improving maternal health outcomes.
• Reduced Mortality Rates: Timely and quality care reduces maternal and infant mortality rates.
• Health Education: Provides health education and counseling to pregnant women, promoting better health practices.
• High-Risk Management: Identifies and manages high-risk pregnancies effectively, ensuring specialized care for those who need it.

PYQ:

[2024]  With reference to the ‘Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan’, consider the following statements:

1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy and six months post-delivery health care service in any government health facility.

2. Under this scheme, private sector health care providers of certain specialities can volunteer to provide services at nearby government health facilities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2