Caregiver's Health and Maternal Danger Signs (Birth up to 2 months)

Assess the Caregiver's Health

• Check for maternal danger signs and refer urgently if present
• Check that mother has received post-natal care according to Maternity Guidelines
• Check for anaemia and breast problems
• Ask mother about contraceptive usage, and counsel/ offer family planning
• Check HIV status and assess for ART if eligible
• If already on ART, ask about the mother’s last VL
• Screen for TB and manage appropriately
• Check RPR results and complete treatment if positive
• Ask about any other problem

Maternal Danger Signs

• Excessive vaginal bleeding
• Foul smelling vaginal discharge
• Severe abdominal pain
• Fever
• Excessive tiredness or breathlessness
• Swelling of the hands and face
• Severe headache or blurred vision
• Convulsion or impaired consciousness

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Integrated Management of Childhood Illness 2022; Young Infant (Birth up to 2 months); Assess, Classify and Identify Treatment: Caregiver’s Health, Maternal Danger Signs

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Last checked for updates: June 2023