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Midwife Licensure Exam Midwifery Pharmacology & Newborn ProceduresMidwifery Documentation, Birth Registration & FHSIS ReportingCheat Sheet

One-page cheat sheet for Midwife Licensure Exam Midwifery Pharmacology & Newborn Procedures — Midwifery Documentation, Birth Registration & FHSIS Reporting. Every formula, definition, and key fact you need for this chapter, condensed to a single printable page. Designed for the final review session before the Midwife Licensure Exam 2026.

Exam context

For the Midwife Licensure Examination, Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Midwifery tests Midwifery Pharmacology & Newborn Procedures under a "Core" label, with Midwifery Documentation, Birth Registration & FHSIS Reporting in the 4th slot across 4 chapters. Midwife Licensure Exam candidates must clear the 75% weighted average cut on the 2026 paper, which draws about a meaningful share of Midwifery Pharmacology & Newborn Procedures questions. Date to watch: April and November 2026 (expected).

Midwifery Documentation, Birth Registration & FHSIS Reporting - Cheat Sheet

Your final 30-minute reference guide for the PRC Midwife Licensure Examination. Master documentation rules, birth registration timelines, FHSIS structure, and legal obligations that directly determine exam success.

Sections

Section Title

Birth Registration & Certificate of Live Birth (COLB)

Important Facts

  • Birth attendant (midwife) is RESPONSIBLE for preparing and filing COLB, not the mother.
  • Registration deadline: **30 days from birth date**; after 30 days = delayed registration.
  • COLB includes: child's name, sex, date/hour/place of birth, weight, mother's and father's data, attendant's certification with signature and license number.
  • Unregistered or late-registered births = no legal identity → affects schooling, benefits, travel, social services.
  • Stillbirth recorded as Certificate of Fetal Death, not COLB.
  • Death of mother or newborn = Certificate of Death filed (not COLB).
  • Midwife must actively ensure registration; responsibility doesn't end at delivery.
  • Registration filed at LCR of the **place where birth occurred**, not where mother lives.
  • PSA issues certified birth certificate copies upon request.
  • Falsifying COLB is a ground for PRC administrative sanction under RA 7392.

Key Definitions

Term

Certificate of Live Birth (COLB)

Example

Midwife attends home birth on January 5; COLB must reach LCR by February 4.

Definition

Legal document prepared by the birth attendant (midwife) certifying live birth, filed with Local Civil Registrar within 30 days.

Term

Local Civil Registrar (LCR)

Example

Birth in Brgy. Maharlika, Quezon City → filed at QC LCR.

Definition

City/municipal office where COLB is filed; transmits to Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) for national registry.

Term

Delayed/Late Registration

Example

Birth on January 1, COLB filed March 15 = delayed registration (73 days late).

Definition

Birth registration filed more than 30 days after birth; requires additional affidavits and affidavit of delayed registration.

Term

Certificate of Fetal Death

Example

Stillbirth at term → Certificate of Fetal Death filed with LCR.

Definition

Document filed for stillbirth (fetal death); includes same information as COLB but certifies no live birth.

Term

Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)

Example

All birth certificates eventually recorded in PSA national database.

Definition

National civil registry and statistics body; receives all COLB records from local registrars.

Diagrams To Know

  • COLB preparation and filing flowchart (attendant → LCR → PSA)
  • 30-day registration timeline diagram

Section Title

Clinical Documentation — Records the Midwife Maintains

Important Facts

  • Record findings and care **immediately and as soon as possible after the event**.
  • Prenatal record must include: **LMP, EDC, gravida/para, weight, BP, fundic height, FHT, lab results, risk factors**.
  • Partograph is MANDATORY in active labor; documents time-based progress of cervical dilatation.
  • **Alert line = watch closely; action line = REFER** — the two critical thresholds on partograph.
  • Delivery record documents: **date/time, delivery type, APGAR, birth weight, drugs, blood loss, complications**.
  • Postpartum record includes: **involution, lochia, breastfeeding status, newborn procedures, immunizations**.
  • **HBMR is kept by the mother**; midwife updates it, ensuring continuity across all providers.
  • **"Not documented, not done"** — legally, unrecorded care is treated as never provided.
  • Sign EVERY entry with **name + PRC license number**.
  • Never erase, use correction fluid, or overwrite — single line, write 'error,' initial and date.

Key Definitions

Term

Home-Based Mother's Record (HBMR)

Example

Mother carries HBMR to RHU and shows it at each prenatal visit; midwife records BP, weight, danger signs.

Definition

DOH card kept BY THE MOTHER and updated by midwife at each contact; travels with woman to all encounters.

Term

Antenatal/Prenatal Record

Example

Visit 1: BP 110/70, FHT 140 bpm, risk factor: age 42.

Definition

Midwife's chart documenting LMP, EDC, gravida/para, vital signs, fundic height, FHT, labs, risk factors each visit.

Term

Partograph

Example

Cervix 5 cm at 4 hours → plotted on partograph; if crosses action line → refer.

Definition

Graphical labor-progress record plotting cervical dilatation against TIME, with alert and action lines.

Term

Alert Line (Partograph)

Example

Alert line reached → increase FHM frequency, check vitals hourly.

Definition

First threshold on partograph; crossing it signals the midwife to observe CLOSELY and prepare for referral if needed.

Term

Action Line (Partograph)

Example

Cervix at 8 cm but on action line after 12 hours → prolonged labor → REFER NOW.

Definition

Second, rightward threshold on partograph; crossing it is the POINT OF NO RETURN — REFER immediately.

Term

Delivery Record

Example

SVD, 1400 hrs, APGAR 8/9, wt 2.8 kg, CCT, oxytocin 10 IU IM, no complications.

Definition

Documentation of date/time of birth, delivery type, maternal condition, APGAR score, birth weight, placental data, blood loss, drugs given, complications.

Term

Postpartum & Newborn Record

Example

Day 1 PP: fundus at umbilicus, lochia rubra, breastfeeding initiated, Vitamin K given IM.

Definition

Chart tracking maternal involution, lochia, breastfeeding, newborn procedures (Vitamin K, eye prophylaxis, screening, vaccines).

Term

Mother-and-Child Book / ECCD Card

Example

Records infant weight at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months; tracks Rotavirus, PCV, pentavalent vaccines.

Definition

Consolidated record kept BY THE CHILD'S FAMILY tracking growth, immunization, supplementation, developmental milestones.

Diagrams To Know

  • Partograph: cervical dilatation vs. time with alert and action lines
  • Layers of documentation: HBMR (mother), antenatal record, delivery record, postpartum/newborn record

Section Title

Rules of Good Clinical Documentation (Legal & Professional)

Important Facts

  • Documentation is simultaneously a **clinical tool, legal document, and public-health data**.
  • Incomplete or falsified records = ground for **PRC administrative sanction** under RA 7392.
  • **Never chart in advance** — only document events after they occur.
  • **Never erase, overwrite, or use correction fluid** — single line is the only correct correction method.
  • Sign and date EVERY entry; unsigned entries are indefensible in court.
  • Records are **admissible evidence** in medico-legal disputes and court proceedings.
  • Keep records **confidential**; releasing without consent violates Data Privacy Act (RA 10173).
  • Records must be **retained for years**, not discarded after the episode.
  • **Informed consent and refusals must be documented** — absence of consent documentation is assumed lack of consent.
  • **Referral slip ensures continuity and is your legal proof** that you acted appropriately and referred in time.

Key Definitions

Term

Accurate, Factual, Objective Documentation

Example

Write 'BP 140/90' (observed), NOT 'BP elevated' (opinion); write 'refused newborn screening' (fact), NOT 'mother being difficult' (opinion).

Definition

Record observed findings and actual care performed; no assumptions, opinions, or hearsay.

Term

Timely Recording

Example

Document delivery details immediately after placental delivery, not the next morning.

Definition

Chart **as soon as possible after the event**, never in advance or retrospectively from memory.

Term

Legible, Permanent Ink, Signed Entry

Example

Entry signed: 'Maria D. Santos, RN, RM License No. 123456.'

Definition

Use permanent ink, ensure legibility, sign each entry with **full name and PRC license number**.

Term

Correction Rule: Single Line, Error, Initial, Date

Example

Misspelled name: 'Juan dela Cruz' → crossed out with one line, 'error MDS 11/15/24' initialed.

Definition

Draw **one line** through error so it remains readable, write 'error,' and **initial + date**; never erase or use Wite-Out.

Term

No Blank Spaces Between Entries

Example

After entry at 10:00, draw line through blank space below before next entry at 11:00.

Definition

Draw a **line through unused space** to prevent later insertion of false data.

Term

Confidentiality & Data Privacy (RA 10173)

Example

Cannot share mother's records with neighbor, journalist, or even father without mother's written consent.

Definition

Records are protected health information; release requires patient **informed consent**; governed by Data Privacy Act.

Term

Record Ownership & Retention

Example

Mother has right to request copy of her delivery record; facility retains original for medico-legal protection.

Definition

**Physical record belongs to the facility** (BHS, RHU, clinic); **information belongs to the patient**. Retain per DOH/facility policy (years, not months).

Term

Informed Consent Documentation

Example

'Mother counseled on newborn screening; accepted. Witnessed by [name].' OR 'Mother refused newborn heel-prick screening; reason: concerns about infection risk.'

Definition

Document the patient's **agreement to and understanding of procedures**; also document refusals with reason.

Term

Referral Documentation

Example

Referral slip: 'Postpartum hemorrhage 800 mL, IV fluids started, referred to BEmONC facility 1400 hrs. Copy kept at BHS.'

Definition

Complete referral form/slip with findings, care given, reason for referral; **keep a copy** for continuity and legal protection.

Diagrams To Know

  • Correction technique diagram: error with single line, initial, date
  • Documentation chain of custody: clinical entry → facility record → retained archive

Section Title

FHSIS — Field Health Services Information System (DOH Structure)

Important Facts

  • **FHSIS is how the midwife's work becomes national health data** — her accuracy determines reliability of the entire system.
  • **ITR is per patient per visit** — each consultation creates a new ITR.
  • **TCL is per program, not per patient** — a woman appears on multiple TCLs (prenatal, postpartum, family planning) simultaneously.
  • **Midwife uses TCLs to track who is due for what** — prevents missed services and shows coverage at a glance.
  • **Monthly Consolidation → Quarterly → Annual** is the reporting cadence.
  • Data flows **bottom-up**: BHS → RHU → PHO/City → DOH region → central DOH.
  • **Midwife's accuracy at the source determines reliability of coverage rates** used for planning and budgets.
  • **Maternal deaths and notifiable diseases require PROMPT reporting** to RHU/PESU, not just monthly tallying.
  • **Demographic data (population, target numbers) mostly annual; output data (activities) monthly/quarterly**.
  • **Coverage indicators = numerator (output) ÷ denominator (target)** — midwife provides both; sloppy records distort rates.

Key Definitions

Term

Field Health Services Information System (FHSIS)

Example

Midwife tallies 25 prenatal visits in November → feeds into RHU FHSIS → city/provincial/national databases.

Definition

DOH routine health-information system for the **local level (BHS and RHU)**; transforms midwife's daily work into national data.

Term

Individual Treatment Record (ITR)

Example

Mother attends prenatal visit → ITR completed; mother attends postpartum visit → new ITR completed.

Definition

**First FHSIS building block**: the basic record made for **each patient at each consultation**.

Term

Target Client List (TCL)

Example

Prenatal TCL: lists all pregnant women in catchment area; postpartum TCL: lists all mothers within 2 weeks PP; EPI TCL: lists infants due for vaccines.

Definition

**Second FHSIS building block**: **registered list of clients by program** who need continuous service; tracks who is due for what.

Term

Program-Specific TCLs

Example

Mrs. Santos: listed on prenatal TCL in July, postpartum TCL in December, EPI TCL (for infant) until age 1.

Definition

Separate TCLs by health program: **prenatal (maternal) TCL, postpartum TCL, under-1/EPI (immunization) TCL, family planning TCL, sick-children TCL**.

Term

Monthly Consolidation Table (MCT)

Example

November MCT: 25 prenatal visits, 5 deliveries, 12 postpartum visits, 18 newborn immunizations → sent to RHU.

Definition

Midwife's **monthly tally of ITRs and TCL-based activities**; feeds the RHU monthly report.

Term

Quarterly Report / Quarterly Form

Example

Q4 (Oct–Dec) report: 85% prenatal coverage, 95% attended deliveries, 2 infant deaths, 10 family planning acceptors.

Definition

**Three-month summary of program indicators** (coverage rates, morbidity, mortality); aggregated from monthly data.

Term

Annual Report

Example

2024 annual report: total population 5,000, 150 deliveries, 2 maternal deaths, 100% Vitamin K coverage, TB cases 3.

Definition

**Yearly summary of morbidity, mortality, program accomplishments for the catchment**; includes demographic/annual data.

Term

Reporting Flow (Cascade)

Example

Midwife's November tally → RHU consolidates data → City Health Office aggregates all RHUs → DOH region → DOH Manila.

Definition

Data flows **BHS (midwife) → RHU → City/Provincial Health Office → DOH regional office → central DOH**.

Diagrams To Know

  • FHSIS cascade: BHS → RHU → City/Provincial → DOH Region → Central DOH
  • Building blocks: ITR (per visit) vs. TCL (per program); overlap of multiple TCLs per client

Section Title

What the Midwife Reports — FHSIS Indicators

Important Facts

  • **Maternal indicators**: prenatal visits, Td, iron-folate, delivery type and place, postpartum visits.
  • **Newborn/child indicators**: birth weight, screening, immunizations, Vitamin A, growth monitoring, feeding.
  • **Family planning indicators**: new acceptors, current users, methods, continuation.
  • **Morbidity/mortality**: notifiable diseases, maternal/infant/neonatal deaths with **cause**.
  • **Maternal deaths and notifiable diseases require IMMEDIATE reporting** (phone/report to RHU), not waiting for monthly consolidation.
  • Unrecorded services are treated as **not provided** — affects coverage rates and suggests underperformance.
  • Inaccurate reporting undermines **DOH program planning, budget allocation, and national health indicators**.
  • Falsifying FHSIS reports is both a **breach of professional ethics** and **ground for PRC administrative action**.
  • Midwife is responsible for **accuracy at the source**; errors compound at RHU, PHO, and national levels.
  • **Coverage rate = (number of services provided / target population) × 100%** — midwife's numbers determine denominator and numerator.

Key Definitions

Term

Maternal Care Indicators

Example

November: 25 prenatal visits, 20 Td-protected women, 30 iron-folate packs issued, 5 SVDs attended at BHS, 2 SVDs at home.

Definition

Reported through FHSIS: **prenatal visits, Td doses, iron-folate distribution, deliveries (by attendant and place), postpartum visits**.

Term

Newborn & Child Indicators

Example

October newborns: 4 with weight <2.5 kg, 18 screened (18/20 = 90% screening coverage), all given Vitamin K, 5 IYC fully immunized.

Definition

Reported through FHSIS: **birth weight, newborn screening, immunizations (Rotavirus, PCV, pentavalent), Vitamin A supplementation, growth monitoring, breastfeeding status**.

Term

Family Planning Indicators

Example

November: 3 new IUD acceptors, 2 new Norplant, 50 current pill users, 1 sterilization client.

Definition

Reported through FHSIS: **new acceptors by method, current users, continuation rate, unmet need**.

Term

Morbidity & Mortality Data

Example

Q4: 2 maternal deaths (PPH, eclampsia), 1 infant death (pneumonia), 1 neonatal death (preterm), 3 TB cases.

Definition

Reported through FHSIS: **notifiable disease cases (TB, dengue, etc.), maternal deaths, infant deaths, neonatal deaths with cause**.

Term

Notifiable Diseases / Communicable Diseases

Example

Midwife diagnoses TB in mother → phone/report to RHU same day, not wait for monthly reporting.

Definition

Diseases that must be **reported promptly** (not just in monthly tally) to RHU/PESU: TB, dengue, measles, meningitis, diarrhea outbreaks, etc.

Diagrams To Know

  • FHSIS indicator categories: maternal, newborn/child, family planning, morbidity/mortality
  • Prompt reporting pathway for maternal deaths and notifiable diseases

Section Title

Exam-Critical Terminology & Red-Flag Phrases

Important Facts

  • **"Not documented, not done" is the governing principle** — apply this to every chart entry decision.
  • **Unregistered births rob children of legal identity** — midwife's responsibility to ensure registration within 30 days.
  • **Partograph crossing action line = mandatory refer point** — not a suggestion, a clinical threshold.
  • **Informed consent must be documented** — assumption is refusal if not documented.
  • **Referral slip protects both midwife (proves appropriate referral) and patient (ensures continuity)**.
  • **Records are evidence** — poor documentation = liability; meticulous documentation = defense.
  • **Corrections must follow the rule**: single line, 'error,' initial, date — any other method is evidence tampering.
  • **Confidentiality is legally binding** — RA 10173 violations are criminal and professional offenses.
  • **Midwife is legally accountable for accuracy at the source** — her numbers feed national statistics and policy decisions.
  • **Professional responsibility extends beyond clinical skill to ethical, accurate documentation**.

Key Definitions

Term

"Not documented, not done"

Example

Midwife gave Vitamin K but forgot to chart it → legally, Vitamin K was not given → liability exposure.

Definition

Legal principle: if care is not recorded, it is legally treated as if it never happened — even if it was done.

Term

"30-day rule"

Example

Birth Jan 1, registration Feb 4 = on time; registration Mar 1 = delayed.

Definition

Birth must be registered with LCR **within 30 days of birth**; beyond that = delayed registration requiring additional process.

Term

"Attendant at birth" responsibility

Example

Home birth attended by private midwife → that midwife's responsibility to complete COLB and deliver to LCR.

Definition

The midwife who attends the birth is **responsible for preparing and filing the COLB**, not the mother or family.

Term

"Alert line" vs. "action line"

Example

Crossing alert line (2 cm to right of normal curve) → increase monitoring; crossing action line (4 cm further right) → refer NOW.

Definition

Partograph has two decision thresholds: **alert = watch closely**, **action = REFER immediately**.

Term

"Informed consent documentation"

Example

"Mother counseled on newborn PKU screening, understands purpose, consented." OR "Mother refused vitamin A supplementation; states: 'concerned about side effects.'"

Definition

Chart the patient's **agreement to procedures and understanding of risks**; also document **refusals with reason**.

Term

"Continuity of care"

Example

Midwife refers to hospital with referral slip; doctor reads what was done → avoids duplicate tests, safe transition.

Definition

Documentation ensures next provider knows the history, findings, and care given; HBMR and referral slips are tools for continuity.

Term

"Medico-legal admissibility"

Example

Bad outcome → lawsuit; detailed partograph and delivery notes prove you acted appropriately; poor notes suggest negligence.

Definition

Clinical records are **evidence in court** — accurate, signed, timely documentation is your defense; poor records indict you.

Must Remember

Item

**30-day birth registration rule**: Birth attendant (midwife) must file COLB with Local Civil Registrar **within 30 days of birth**; after 30 days = delayed registration. This is the SINGLE MOST-TESTED ITEM on birth registration.

Rank

1

Item

**Partograph alert vs. action lines**: Alert line = WATCH CLOSELY; action line = REFER IMMEDIATELY. Crossing action line is the point of no return for referral. If you see partograph questions, these thresholds are the answer.

Rank

2

Item

**"Not documented, not done"**: If care is not recorded, it is legally treated as never given — even if you actually did it. This principle governs every documentation decision. Unrecorded = liability.

Rank

3

Item

**FHSIS cascade flow**: Data flows BHS (midwife) → RHU → City/PHO → DOH Region → Central DOH. Midwife's accuracy at the source determines reliability of the entire national health-information system.

Rank

4

Item

**Correction rule**: Error in chart = single line through it, write 'error,' initial + date. NEVER erase, use Wite-Out, or overwrite. Any other method is evidence tampering and grounds for PRC sanction.

Rank

5

Item

**Informed consent must be documented**: Document the patient's agreement to procedures AND understanding of risks. Also document refusals with reason. Absence of documentation = assumed lack of consent.

Rank

6

Item

**Midwife attends birth = midwife responsible for COLB**: The birth attendant (not the mother, not the family) is responsible for preparing and filing the Certificate of Live Birth with the LCR.

Rank

7

Item

**FHSIS building blocks**: ITR = per patient per visit (clinical record). TCL = per program per catchment (registry of clients due for service). Both are required; you cannot build FHSIS without them.

Rank

8

Item

**Maternal deaths and notifiable diseases**: Report PROMPTLY to RHU/PESU (same day/immediately), NOT just wait for monthly consolidation. This is a legal/public-health emergency reporting duty.

Rank

9

Item

**Home-Based Mother's Record (HBMR) is kept by the MOTHER**: Midwife updates it at each contact. It travels with the woman and ensures any provider she meets can see her history and risk factors. This is continuity of care.

Rank

10

Last Minute Tips

Tip

If the question asks 'How long to register a birth?' the answer is **30 days from birth**. Period. No exceptions. After 30 days = delayed registration, requiring additional affidavits. This is tested EVERY exam cycle.

Tip

Partograph questions often ask about 'crossing lines' or 'when to refer.' Remember: **alert line = observe more closely**; **action line = REFER immediately**. If you see a partograph in the exam, look for these two thresholds; the answer is almost always about one of them.

Tip

When a question asks what a midwife should do with a documentation error, the ONLY correct answer is: **single line through it, write 'error,' initial and date**. Erasure, Wite-Out, overwriting, or anything else = wrong. This exact scenario is frequently tested.

Tip

FHSIS questions often ask 'Where does the midwife's data go?' or 'What is the reporting flow?' The answer is always: **BHS/midwife → RHU → City/PHO → DOH Region → Central DOH**. Memorize this cascade; it appears in multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank formats.

Tip

If a question says 'Mother refused newborn screening' or 'Patient declined procedure,' assume the question wants you to recognize that **refusal must be documented**. The answer is: document the refusal with reason, signed by the mother/witness. Failure to document = liability.

Comparison Tables

Rows

Values

  • Live birth
  • Live, healthy newborn
  • Midwife (birth attendant)
  • Local Civil Registrar

Property

Certificate of Live Birth (COLB)

Values

  • Stillbirth
  • Fetal death (no live birth)
  • Midwife/provider
  • Local Civil Registrar

Property

Certificate of Fetal Death

Values

  • Death of person (any age)
  • Death of person after live birth
  • Physician/attending provider
  • Local Civil Registrar

Property

Certificate of Death

Columns

  • Document Type
  • When Issued
  • What It Certifies
  • Filed By
  • Location

Table Title

Birth Registration Documents Comparison

Rows

Values

  • Record per patient per visit
  • Midwife
  • Per consultation
  • Clinical documentation of individual care

Property

Individual Treatment Record (ITR)

Values

  • Registry of clients by program due for service
  • Midwife
  • Continuously updated
  • Track who needs what; monitor coverage

Property

Target Client List (TCL)

Values

  • Monthly tally of ITRs and activities
  • BHS/Midwife
  • Monthly
  • Aggregate data for RHU reporting

Property

Monthly Consolidation Table (MCT)

Values

  • 3-month summary of indicators
  • RHU
  • Quarterly
  • Assess program progress; inform planning

Property

Quarterly Report

Values

  • Yearly summary of morbidity/mortality/accomplishments
  • RHU
  • Annually
  • Year-end review; budget justification

Property

Annual Report

Columns

  • FHSIS Component
  • Definition
  • Who Maintains It
  • Frequency
  • Purpose

Table Title

FHSIS Building Blocks vs. Reporting Levels

Rows

Values

  • Chart as soon as possible after event (e.g., within 30 min of delivery)
  • Wait until next day; chart from memory
  • Memory fades; delayed chart is less reliable; appears suspicious

Property

Recording delivery time

Values

  • Single line through error, write 'error,' initial + date
  • Erase, use Wite-Out, overwrite, cross out heavily
  • Erasure/overwrite looks like tampering; single-line correction is evidence of integrity

Property

Found spelling error in chart entry

Values

  • Document: 'Mother refused newborn PKU screening; reason: __________' (signature)
  • Do not document; assume compliance
  • Refusal must be documented; absence of consent = assumed lack of consent

Property

Patient refuses newborn screening

Values

  • Draw line through blank space to prevent later insertion
  • Leave space blank for convenience
  • Blank space = opportunity for falsification; line proves integrity

Property

Blank space after last chart entry

Values

  • Complete referral slip with findings, care given, reason; keep copy
  • Verbally tell patient to go; no written handoff
  • Written referral = proof of appropriate action; ensures continuity; protects legally

Property

Referring a complication

Columns

  • Scenario
  • CORRECT Action
  • INCORRECT Action
  • Why It Matters

Table Title

Documentation Rules — What to Do vs. What NOT to Do

Rows

Values

  • Number of antenatal consultations attended
  • Midwife (ITR per visit)
  • Monthly in MCT
  • 25 prenatal visits in November

Property

Prenatal visits

Values

  • Pregnant women who received 2 Td doses or booster
  • Midwife (TCL)
  • Monthly/quarterly
  • 18/20 pregnant women Td-protected (90%)

Property

Td coverage

Values

  • Pregnant women who received iron-folate supplement
  • Midwife (ITR)
  • Monthly
  • 28 pregnant women received IFA packs

Property

Iron-folate distribution

Values

  • Births delivered by midwife, physician, nurse
  • Midwife (ITR)
  • Monthly
  • 5 SVD (vaginal) + 0 CS = 5 attended deliveries

Property

Deliveries attended by skilled birth attendant

Values

  • Mothers seen within 2 weeks postpartum
  • Midwife (ITR)
  • Monthly
  • 8 postpartum visits (day 1–14 PP)

Property

Postpartum visits

Columns

  • Indicator
  • Definition
  • Who Records It
  • When Reported
  • Example

Table Title

Maternal Care Indicators — What Gets Reported & How

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