Lesson 1Neonatal and child history questions: birth history of first child, immunization history, feeding and developmentGuides history-taking for newborns and small pickin dem, including birth events, early adaptation, immunization status, feeding patterns, development, and common symptoms dat may signal infection, malnutrition, or delay.
Birth details, resuscitation, and early problemsImmunization history and missed vaccinesFeeding type, frequency, and difficultiesSleep, crying, and caregiver concernsDevelopmental milestones and red flagsLesson 2Step-by-step home visit flow: greeting, environment scan, maternal interview, infant/child check, family mappingPresents a practical flow for organizing de whole home visit, from greeting and environment scan to mama interview, infant or child assessment, family mapping, counseling, and planning follow-up actions and referrals.
Initial greeting and confirming consentScanning de home environment and resourcesSequencing maternal and child assessmentsEngaging family members and mapping supportSummarizing findings and planning next stepsLesson 3Structured opening: rapport, confidentiality, and explaining purposeFocuses on starting de home visit professionally, building rapport, ensuring privacy, explaining purpose and limits of confidentiality, and setting a respectful, collaborative tone dat encourages honest sharing and questions.
Greeting, cultural respect, and introductionsEnsuring privacy and minimizing distractionsExplaining visit purpose and planned activitiesDiscussing confidentiality and its limitsInviting questions and agreeing on prioritiesLesson 4Records and forms to start and maintain: antenatal card, immunization register, mother-baby pair record, referral form, home visit logCovers essential mama and child records used during home visits, how to complete and update dem correctly, and how accurate documentation supports continuity of care, follow-up, referrals, and program reporting in de community.
Antenatal care card: key fields and updatesImmunization register: entries and follow-upMother–baby pair record: linkage and useReferral form: indications and completion stepsHome visit log: scheduling and summariesLesson 5Key history questions: current pregnancy (symptoms, fetal movement, bleeding), obstetric history, chronic illness, medications, social determinantsDetails focused history-taking for pregnant women, including current symptoms, fetal well-being, past obstetric events, chronic illnesses, medications, and social determinants dat influence risk, adherence, and access to timely care.
Current pregnancy symptoms and warning signsFetal movements, bleeding, and discharge historyPrevious pregnancies, outcomes, and complicationsChronic illnesses, medications, and allergiesSocial support, work, and financial constraintsLesson 6Documentation best practices: clear entries, date/time/location, consent notation, confidentiality and handover notesCovers principles of high-quality documentation, including clear, legible entries, correct date, time, and location, recording consent, maintaining confidentiality, and writing handover notes dat support team-based care.
Recording date, time, and location accuratelyWriting clear, objective, and legible notesDocumenting consent and key discussionsProtecting confidentiality in all recordsHandover notes and follow-up instructionsLesson 7Newborn and child basic physical checks: temperature, weight, breastfeeding assessment, hydration, danger signsDescribes stepwise newborn and child examination at home, including temperature, weight, breastfeeding assessment, hydration status, and recognition of danger signs dat require immediate referral or urgent follow-up.
Measuring temperature and interpreting feverWeighing child and plotting growth chartsObserving breastfeeding and latch techniqueAssessing hydration, urine, and stool patternsIdentifying neonatal and child danger signsLesson 8Preparing for a safe home visit: PPE, consent, timing, and travel planningExplains how to prepare for safe, efficient home visits, including personal safety, PPE selection, consent planning, visit timing, route and transport, and carrying essential supplies while respecting family privacy and culture.
Reviewing case notes and planning visit objectivesSelecting PPE and infection prevention suppliesObtaining prior consent and confirming timingTravel planning, safety, and emergency contactsPacking and checking de home visit bagLesson 9Physical checks to perform: maternal vitals, abdominal exam for fundal height and fetal heart, basic pelvic/red flags checklistOutlines systematic mama physical assessment at home, including vital signs, abdominal examination for fundal height and fetal heart, and a focused pelvic red flag checklist to identify complications needing urgent referral.
Measuring blood pressure, pulse, and temperatureAssessing edema, pallor, and general appearanceAbdominal exam: lie, fundal height, and toneFetal heart assessment and movement correlationPelvic danger signs and urgent referral triggers
