• Keep your clinic visits regular: Go to your nearest health clinic at least 4 times (ideally 8 times) during your pregnancy to see a midwife or a doctor.
• Protect your baby from serious infections: During your check-ups, ask for a blood test for HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B. If any of these are found, taking early, safe medicines from your clinic can protect your baby from being born with the infection.
• Eat healthy foods: Fill your plate with fresh local foods like green vegetables, root crops, fresh fish, and ripe fruits to keep you and your baby strong.
• Get your tetanus defense: Tetanus (lockjaw) is a dangerous sickness. To protect yourself and your future babies, make sure you get a total of 5 doses of the tetanus vaccine over time. If you are pregnant and haven't finished your 5 doses, ask for your booster shot today!
• Plan a safe birth: Always arrange to give birth at a clinic or hospital with a skilled doctor, midwife, or nurse present to assist you.
• Give your body time to heal: Spacing your children 2 to 3 years apart keeps both mothers and babies healthy and gives you more energy for your family.
• Get care after birth: Go to the clinic with your baby for postnatal check-ups for at least 6 weeks after giving birth.

Sometimes, your body warns you when something is wrong. If you or any of your family members notice any of these signs, go to the clinic or hospital immediately:

• Any bleeding or spotting from your vagina.
• A severe headache that will not go away.
• Fits, shaking, or convulsions.
• Feeling short of breath even when you are resting.
• A very long labor, or strong labor pains without the baby moving.
• A high fever with shivering and cold chills.

📍 Take action today! Check your pregnancy health card. If you are due for a clinic visit, or if you need to check on your tetanus vaccines, walk or travel to your nearest health clinic today. Your check-ups protect your baby's future!