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Session 2b. PPFP: The Role of the CHW. 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). CHW role. CHWs will learn to counsel mothers in their homes: During pregnancy, and After childbirth.
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Session 2b PPFP: The Role of the CHW
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).
CHW role • CHWs will learn to counsel mothers in their homes: • During pregnancy, and • After childbirth
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
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 by3 weeks postpartum • Details on all the family planning methods mothers can use
When to counsel mothers? • When to give PPFP messages is very important.
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!
No missed chances to counsel mothers • This is KEY because mothers needa PPFP method: • Within 6 weeks after birth if breastfeeding • Within 3 weeks after birth if not breastfeeding