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New in DHS-8: Updates to Postnatal Care (PNC) Indicators

Written by: The DHS Program

16 Oct, 2024

The days and weeks following childbirth are the postnatal period, a vulnerable phase in the lives of mothers and newborns. Postnatal care (PNC) refers to the care provided to the mother and newborn immediately after birth and during the first six weeks of life.​ DHS Program surveys collect information on three key components of PNC: […]