HBNC stands for Home Based New Born Care. It's a program focused on providing essential care to newborns within their homes.
Understanding Home Based New Born Care (HBNC)
The HBNC program aims to improve newborn health outcomes by ensuring regular check-ups and care during the critical first 42 days of life.
Key Aspects of HBNC:
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Home Visits: Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) conduct scheduled visits to newborn babies at their homes. These visits are crucial for monitoring the baby's health and providing essential care and advice to the parents.
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Scheduled Visits: The frequency of these visits is determined by a specific schedule designed to cover the most vulnerable period of a newborn's life, helping to catch and address potential health issues early on. According to the provided information, ASHA to make visits to all newborns according to specified schedule up to first 42 days of life.
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Focus on Early Intervention: By bringing healthcare directly to the homes, HBNC aims to reduce newborn mortality and morbidity rates through early identification and management of potential health problems.
