What is the term for care
given to a mother during
pregnancy?
A. Postnatal Care
B. Prenatal Care
C. Emergency Care
D. Adolescent Care
Which is a benefit of
breastfeeding for infants?
A. Reduces the need for
exercise
B. Prevents colds entirely
C. Provides essential
nutrients
D. Increases height rapidly
What is a common cause of
maternal mortality?
A. Flu during prenatal care
B. Heartburn during pregnancy
C. Complications during
childbirth
D. Dehydration of the mother
Which practices is crucial
for newborn health?
A. Regular exercise
B. Listening to music
C. Proper vaccination
D. Daycare enrollment
Why is maternal health important for
community’s well-being?
A. It improves economic growth directly to
the community.
B. It ensures that mothers can work long
hours.
C. Healthy mothers are less likely to need
government support.
D. It ensures that mothers and babies are
healthy, reducing overall healthcare costs.
Second Quarter- PE and Health
• Concept and Importance
• Ways to Promote
• the health of women
during pregnancy,
childbirth, and the
postpartum period
• the care before conception,
during pregnancy, and up
to six weeks post-delivery
• focuses on the well-being
of children from birth
through adolescence
• immunization, nutrition,
and early childhood
development programs
• Carrying more than one fetus
• History of pregnancy-related
issues such as premature
births
• Lifestyles choices: smoking,
using illegal drugs, or drinking
alcohol
• Maternal age older than
35
• Preexisting conditions:
high blood pressure,
diabetes, epilepsy, or
heart disorders
• Educational attainment
• Financial barriers to receiving care
• Income inequality
• Lack of health insurance
• Lack of paid family leave
• Living in a racially segregated
community
• Shortages of health care providers
Increased Maternal and Child Mortality
• due to complications such as hemorrhage,
infections, preeclampsia, and unsafe
abortions
• lack of access to skilled care during
pregnancy and childbirth increases the risk
of neonatal deaths (deaths within the first 28
days of life)
Birth Complications
• complications such as preterm birth
and low birth weight
• can have long-term health impacts on
children
• developmental delays and chronic
health conditions
Maternal Malnutrition
• contribute to stunted growth and
impaired cognitive development in
children
• other nutrient deficiencies in infants,
making them more susceptible to
infections and illnesses.
Economic Burden
• Medical Costs: mothers and children
suffering from health issues often face
high medical expenses, which can push
them into poverty
• low-income settings where access to
affordable healthcare is limited
Reduces Maternal and Child Mortality
• quality prenatal care, skilled birth
attendance, and postnatal care can
prevent complications during
pregnancy and childbirth (WHO)
Reduces Maternal and Child Mortality
• improved maternal and child health
services are crucial for preventing the
deaths (UNICEF)
Promotes Healthy Development in Children
• contributes directly to the physical and
cognitive development of children
• the first 1,000 days of life are essential for
brain development, influenced greatly by
maternal health and nutrition (CDC)
Economic Stability and Growth
• healthy mothers are better able to care for
their children, contributing to a more stable
family structure and economic productivity
• Healthy children are more likely to attend
school regularly and achieve better
educational outcomes
Criteria:
Content- 20 points
Creativity- 15 points
Originality- 15 points
Total: 50 points
