Respect Motherhood | For mother and child care

In our religions, mother is the one person who is the most glorified and considered worthy of respect. No doubt, she is created with qualities such as love, sacrifice, forbearance and selfless service to her children but her most appreciable ability of giving birth to a child is a very fortunate thing in itself. This is the most important attribute of a mother. A healthy motherhood is one of the most captivating dream of every woman. But It is unfortunate that in India, every 8 minutes a woman dies during pregnancy & childbirth.

The high number of maternal deaths in some areas of the world reflects inequalities in access to adequate diet, quality health services and highlights the gap between rich and poor.  A poor woman suffers from poverty and the dream of a motherhood does not remain a dream for her but becomes a burden. Some poor people, even after working whole day, are not able to make arrangements for their two-time meal. It is very difficult, infact impossible to imagine a good nutritious diet for the one who is not able to get even two meals a day properly. Health care services are also beyond financial range for such poor people.

Due to lack of nutritious diet and availability of proper health care, lot of complications can arise. Even a women may die as a result of complications during and following pregnancy and childbirth. Most of these complications develop during pregnancy and are preventable or treatable. Other complications may exist before pregnancy but are worsened during pregnancy, especially if not managed as part of the woman’s care. The major complications that account for nearly 75% of all maternal deaths are malnutrition, severe bleeding (mostly bleeding after childbirth), infections (usually after childbirth), high blood pressure during pregnancy (pre-eclampsia and eclampsia), complications from delivery or unsafe abortion.

Most maternal deaths are preventable, as the solutions to prevent or manage complications are well known. All women need access to adequate nutrition, high quality care in pregnancy and after childbirth.

To fulfill the desire of a healthy child, it is very important to consume nutritious food in sufficient quantity during pregnancy. Maternal health and newborn health are closely linked. The development of the fetus depends on the diet of the mother.
A pregnant woman should eat such a diet which can meet the nutritional needs of herself and her unborn baby.

Ensuring that women have availability of adequate nutritious diet and health care services is fundamental for the survival and well-being of mothers and their children. Before pregnancy, women need nutritious and safe diets to establish sufficient reserves for pregnancy. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, energy and nutrient needs increase.

Role of Dera Sacha Sauda in improving maternal & child health :
Dera Sacha Sauda is an organization that has established many world records for performing the works of humanity. Whether it is about planting saplings, making homes for poor, blood donation or taking care of poor pregnant women, Dera Sacha Sauda followers leave no stone unturned in serving humanity.

As per Saint Dr Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan, improving nutrition and providing regular health care services is the key to achieve maternal and foetal health. His Highness further says, maternal malnutrition is not only associated with malnutrition in a developing foetus, it is also directly associated with the ill-health, and possible death, of the mother. On one side, poor nutritional status increases the chances of maternal death whereas nutrient-rich maternal diet before and during pregnancy is associated with improved fetal health, more appropriate birth weight, and increased rates of maternal and infant survival

Showing true concerns for pregnant women from poor communities who are  deprived of healthy nutrition, basic necessities and competent health care, Dera Sacha Sauda is working towards addressing these problems through its Shah Satnam Ji Green S Welfare force wing.
 • Saint Dr Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan, initiated a campaign known as RESPECT MOTHERHOOD. Under this appreciable initiative, Dera Sacha Sauda disciples provide healthy and nutritious food and medical facilities to poor pregnant women from underprivileged families. Volunteers help these women by their own funds and resources. They never even hesitate in donating blood if and when required in emergency for surgery or in any other complications etc. for the pregnant women. Volunteers of Shah Satnam Ji Green S Welfare Force visit slum areas and food distribution is done regularly in collaboration with Dera Sacha Sauda’s food bank. They are too dedicated to serve the expecting mothers that they visit hospitals also for distributing nutritional food kits to them.

Apart from this, medical camps (Parmarthi Shivir) are organised free of cost at Dera Sacha Sauda at regular intervals where world renowned doctors from all disciplines e.g. Physician, Gynaecologist, ophthalmologist cardiologist orthopedicians etc. provide free consultations. Facilities are also available for blood and other investigations. Shah Satnam Ji Super Speciality Hospital is dedicated 24*7 for serving poor patients free of cost. World class ultrasonic machines and other needed advanced investigations can also be done here if required. Nanha Farishta or the mobile hospital of Dera Sacha Sauda which has been made by Saint MSG, reaches those remote areas where proper health infrastructure is not available and provides multiple health benefits to such poor pregnant women.

Drenched in the colors of humanity, disciples of Dera Sacha Sauda from medical stream guide the pregnant mothers and make them aware about how to take care of herself and her child. What are the risk factors associated with complications and how these can be prevented. They teach them various yoga steps which can be done safely in pregnancy and also provide tips on healthy diet.

The grand revolutionary of humanity, the spiritual Master Saint Dr Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan never discriminates among anyone and provides method of meditation to one and all including the pregnant ladies too. By practising which regularly, millions of mothers have got benefitted. It is not only useful for the mother but also very beneficial for the child. It increases mental peace and improves the immune system to fight against various infections.

It increases mental peace and improves the immune system to fight against various infections.

Wealthier countries have healthier populations. Maternal well-being determines the health of the next generation, indirectly improves country’s economy and help predict the future of the entire nation.
Improving the well-being of pregnant mothers has been considered as an important health goal by Dera Sacha Sauda. By the inspiration of Saint Dr Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan, to improve maternal health, barriers that limit access to quality maternal health are identified and addressed selflessly and effectively by Dera Sacha Sauda, through distributing nutritional food kits and providing health aids to the helpless poor pregnant women. Hats off to Saint Dr. Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan for his significant initiative in this direction.

Writing credits – Indu