Empowering Women with Knowledge, Access, and Dignity from Pregnancy to Parenthood
Maternal and child health remains one of the most critical indicators of a community’s well-being. Yet in India’s rural and underserved areas, thousands of women still face pregnancy without adequate care, information, or support. Unsafe deliveries, undernourished children, and preventable deaths persist—not due to lack of will, but due to lack of systems and awareness.
Enter Jagoo Nari, whose grassroots health mission is transforming the way rural communities approach motherhood, nutrition, and early childhood care. At the heart of this effort is a belief: when women are informed, connected, and respected, safer motherhood becomes not a privilege, but a right.
The Challenge
In many rural areas, maternal and child health is compromised due to:
- Lack of antenatal and postnatal checkups
- Home births without skilled assistance
- Nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy
- Ignorance of early childcare practices
- Inaccessible government schemes and clinics
These issues often remain unaddressed because women are isolated, uninformed, or lack decision-making power. Jagoo Nari steps in to bridge this gap with compassion, knowledge, and local leadership.
Jagoo Nari Health Mission: A Holistic Approach
1. Community Health Camps & Outreach
Jaggo Nari conducts regular health camps in remote areas in collaboration with
- ASHA and ANM workers
- Government health departments
- Local NGOs and mobile clinics
These camps provide:
- Pregnancy screenings
- Iron and folic acid distribution
- Immunizations for mother and child
- Breastfeeding counseling
- Awareness on hygiene and birth spacing
Impact: Early intervention prevents complications and builds trust in institutional care.
2. Training Health Sakhis (Community Health Champions)
Selected village women are trained as Health Sakhis—peer educators who:
- Track pregnant women and newborns
- Ensure follow-ups on hospital visits
- Guide on diet, rest, and mental well-being
- Connect families to government schemes like Janani Suraksha Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
Impact: Local support ensures no woman is left behind due to ignorance or fear.
3. Nutrition and Anemia Control Programs
Through kitchen garden initiatives and nutrition kits, Jagoo Nari
- Educates women on local, affordable, nutritious food
- Distributes protein-rich supplements and iron tablets
- Involves families in maternal nutrition planning
Impact: More healthy pregnancies, stronger newborns, and empowered families.
4. Safe Motherhood Awareness Drives
Using folk songs, street plays, posters, and group discussions, Jagoo Nari simplifies critical messages around:
- Institutional delivery
- Signs of complications
- Breastfeeding and immunization
- Postnatal care and family planning
Impact: Cultural tools ensure health information is accepted, understood, and shared.
Real Stories of Health Empowerment
🧕 Kamala, from a tribal village in Odisha, was unaware she was anemic until a Jagoo Nari health camp diagnosed her. After treatment and regular follow-ups by a Health Sakhi, she delivered a healthy baby boy in a government hospital.
👶 Rani, a young mother in UP, had lost her first child due to unsafe delivery. With Jagoo Nari’s support, she registered early in her second pregnancy, followed a nutrition plan, and now runs a village WhatsApp group for pregnant women.
Beyond Birth: Early Childhood Development
Jaggo Nari’s care doesn’t stop with delivery. The program promotes
- Anganwadi enrollment
- Growth monitoring
- Parenting workshops
- Gender-equal childcare messaging
This ensures that both mother and child receive sustained support during the crucial first 1,000 days.
