Faith and Cultural Champions, Almanar Women Association, organizing a sensitization workshop for AGYW Monthly Class on postnatal care, Vesic...
Faith and Cultural Champions, Almanar Women Association, organizing a sensitization workshop for AGYW Monthly Class on postnatal care, Vesico vaginal fistula (VVF), myths busting, held at Unguwan Magajiya, Kwarbai A, Zaria.
Organizers explained that the sensitization focused on helping women recognize postnatal danger signs, encouraging exclusive breastfeeding, proper newborn care, healthy birth spacing, and discouraging harmful traditional practices while reinforcing positive cultural and religious values.
speaking, the Programme Officer Haj. Safiya Ishaq, emphasized the importance of proper postnatal health care, noting that care after childbirth is critical to the survival and wellbeing of both mother and baby.
She explained that many complications occur after delivery due to poor health-seeking behaviour, urging women to attend postnatal clinics and adhere to medical advice.
Delivering a lecture as the guest speaker, Former incharge of VVF unit, at Haj. Gambo Sawaba General Hospital, Haj.Fatima Umar educated participants on Vesico vaginal Fistula (VVF), outlining its causes, symptoms, complications, and available treatment options.
She further highlighted preventive measures against the condition, stressing the need for antenatal care, skilled delivery, and regular postnatal follow-up.
Hajiya Fatima Umar dispelled common misconceptions surrounding VVF, clarifying that early marriage alone does not automatically lead to the condition, but rather prolonged obstructed labour and lack of access to quality maternal healthcare.
She encouraged women to seek timely medical attention during pregnancy and after childbirth to reduce risks to both mothers and their babies.
In her welcome address, Project Officer II Zainab Idris, said the programme was organized to educate women on the importance of postnatal care and to correct widespread myths affecting maternal and child health.
She explained that the sensitization focused on helping women recognize postnatal danger signs, encouraging exclusive breastfeeding, proper newborn care, healthy birth spacing, and discouraging harmful traditional practices while reinforcing positive cultural and religious values
Participants commended the organizers for the initiative, describing the sensitization workshop as timely and impactful in correcting myths and promoting healthy postnatal practices within the community.
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