UPSC CMS PSM - Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health (MCH)

Maternal mortality ratio is expressed as maternal deaths per:

Consider the following statements:

1. MMR relates maternal deaths during a specified period to live births in the same period, providing a measure of obstetric risk and health-system performance.
2. In the context of the question, “100,000 live births” is the most appropriate conclusion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Low birth weight is defined as birth weight below:

Consider the following statements:

1. Low birth weight includes both preterm infants and term infants with restricted fetal growth. Very low birth weight is below 1,500 g.
2. In the context of the question, “3,000 g” is the most appropriate conclusion.
3. In the context of the question, “2,500 g irrespective of gestational age” is the most appropriate conclusion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

During an RMNCAH+N review, the medical officer must select the intervention most consistent with standard maternal and child health practice.

Early initiation of breastfeeding means placing the newborn to breast:

Select the single best answer.

Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first:

Consider the following statements:

1. In the context of the question, “3 months” is the most appropriate conclusion.
2. Exclusive breastfeeding means no other food or drink, including water, except medicines or supplements when indicated. Complementary feeding begins at 6 months while breastfeeding continues.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Kangaroo mother care includes:

Consider the following statements:

1. KMC supports thermal control, breastfeeding, bonding and survival, especially for preterm and low-birth-weight infants.
2. In the context of the question, “Prolonged skin-to-skin contact and breast-milk feeding” is the most appropriate conclusion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?