Training Manual for Community Midwife - Part 1

Training Manual for Community Midwife – Part 1 (Unit 1 to 4) Published by Government of Pakistan, National MNCH Program & Government of Punjab

Training Manual for Community Midwife – Part 1 is an official Urdu-language training resource developed under Pakistan's National Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Program, in collaboration with the Government of Punjab and the Pakistan Nursing Council. This manual, covering Units 1 to 4, forms the foundational part of the structured curriculum used to train Community Midwives (CMWs) as part of Pakistan's national effort to increase the proportion of births attended by skilled providers in rural and underserved communities.

Topics commonly covered include:

• Introduction to community midwifery and the role of the CMW

• Basic anatomy and physiology related to pregnancy and childbirth

• Antenatal assessment and pregnancy monitoring fundamentals

• Recognizing signs of normal and high-risk pregnancy

• Maternal nutrition and health education

• Basic hygiene and infection prevention practices

• Communication and community engagement skills

• Foundational maternal and child health concepts

Key features:

• Official government-approved training manual for the Community Midwife (CMW) program

• Written in Urdu for accessibility to rural community midwifery trainees

• Developed under the National MNCH Program in partnership with the Government of Punjab

• Structured in foundational units to build core knowledge before advancing to clinical skills

• Aligned with Pakistan Nursing Council midwifery training standards

• First part of a two-part training manual series for community midwives

Perfect for:

• Community Midwife (CMW) trainees and students

• LHV and midwifery diploma students

• Trainers and instructors in community midwifery programs

• Health workers involved in maternal and child health services

• Students preparing for CMW certification exams

Available at Prince Book Depot. Cash on Delivery available. Nationwide delivery across Pakistan.