FRONTIERS PROJECT
Creating Conditions for Implementing a Province-wide Comprehensive, Evidence-based Antenatal and Postnatal Care Package in KwaZulu-Natal

This project, conducted with the Department of Health, utilized lessons learned about delivering comprehensive maternal care to inform the development of a comprehensive and evidence-based policy for antenatal and postnatal care. Existing guidelines were revised to incorporate attention to current concerns including prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS, partner involvement in maternal care, syphilis screening, and antiretroviral drugs. The project conducted pre-field tests and pilot implementation of the new guidelines, and provided capacity building to help providers and program managers implement the guidelines.

---

Location

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Duration

December 2004–December 2007

Population Council researcher

Saiqa Mullick

Non-Council collaborator

South Africa Department of Health

Donor

US Agency for International Development

---

See Also

• South Africa
• Safe Motherhood/Postpartum Care
• Quality of Care
• FRONTIERS South Africa
• FRONTIERS Quality of Care Improvement
• FRONTIERS Technical Assistance/Institution Building
• Horizons Program

---