Improving Maternal and Newborn Health in Our Communities

The Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) Training Programme is an ASHA initiative focused on strengthening maternal and newborn health outcomes in underserved communities.

In many rural and low-resource areas, Traditional Birth Attendants remain a trusted and accessible source of care for pregnant women. Through structured training, ASHA works to enhance their knowledge, skills, and safety practices — ensuring safer pregnancies, deliveries, and postnatal care.

Why This Programme Matters

Maternal and newborn health remains a critical concern in many communities due to:

• Limited access to healthcare facilities

• Financial barriers

• Lack of skilled birth professionals

• Insufficient health education

By supporting and training TBAs, we bridge gaps between communities and formal healthcare systems while promoting safer practices.

What the Training Covers

The programme provides practical, culturally sensitive training in:

Safe Delivery Practices

• Clean and hygienic delivery techniques

• Recognizing danger signs during pregnancy and labor

• Infection prevention and control

Newborn Care

• Immediate newborn care practices

• Early breastfeeding support

• Identifying signs of newborn distress

Emergency Referrals

• Recognizing complications

• Timely referral to health facilities

• Building referral networks with clinics and hospitals

Health Education & Record Keeping

• Basic documentation

• Counseling families on maternal health

• Community awareness on antenatal and postnatal care