Maternal and Child Health

Maternal and child health (MCH) focuses on the health and well-being of mothers, infants, children, and adolescents. This encompasses a range of issues, from prenatal care, childbirth, postnatal care, infant and child nutrition, to the prevention and treatment of illnesses in children and the promotion of healthy lifestyles for mothers and their offspring. Indicators such as maternal mortality rates and infant mortality rates are gauges of a nation's overall health and the effectiveness of its healthcare system.

When evaluating policies, voters might consider proposals on funding and support for MCH programs and services, views on policies aimed at reducing disparities in MCH outcomes, initiatives geared towards improving prenatal and postnatal care accessibility and quality, positions on health education programs targeting mothers and children as well as approaches to addressing specific MCH challenges, such as rising maternal mortality rates or childhood obesity.