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Table 3 Postnatal health education areas mentioned by participants

From: Do Malawian women critically assess the quality of care? A qualitative study on women’s perceptions of perinatal care at a district hospital in Malawi

Topic

Area

Baby care

Frequent breastfeeding

Exclusive breastfeeding up to six months

Warmth

Keep the baby on the chest KMC*

Check cord for bleeding

Cord care

Bathing the baby

Danger signs

Fever

Baby just crying

Loss of consciousness

Epistaxis

Pus from the cord

What to do when Danger signs occur

Take the baby to the hospital

  1. KMC* - Kangaroo Mother Care for a preterm baby.