Q32-43 QUIBLAT

NSVD Cesarean

NATURE OF DELIVERIES AMONG MOTHERS OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN

BARANGAY RUBY
January 2019-December 2019

TABLE 1
NATURE OF DELIVERIES AMONG MOTHERS OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN
BARANGAY RUBY
January 2019-December 2019

DELIVERY TYPE FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

NSVD 2 50%
Cesarean 2 50%
Total 4 100%

Table 1 shows the nature of deliveries in barangay Ruby during the year 2019. Among
the total number of deliveries, 50% had a normal spontaneous vaginal delivery, and 50% had
undergone cesarean delivery. This clearly implies that women have an increased awareness on
their health condition and childbirth delivery option, whether they are appropriate for either
vaginal or cesarean delivery. Thus, shows that there are improvements in the maternal health
care services. This also ensures women and their babies reach their full potential for health and
well-being.
 Normal vaginal delivery is the best method of delivery and is recommended by health
care professionals. Cesarean delivery may happen if there are problems during pregnancy that
make vaginal birth risky. Factors that may contribute are young and old maternal age, existing
health conditions, obesity, and multiple births.
Source:
S. Gabbe., et al. (2016). Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies E-Book. Elsevier Health
Sciences.
 Breastmilk Formula Milk Mixed Feeding

FEEDING MANNER OF INFANTS AMONG FAMILIES IN BARANGAY RUBY

January 2019-December 2019

TABLE 2
FEEDING MANNER OF INFANTS AMONG FAMILIES IN BARANGAY RUBY
January 2019-December 2019
Breastmilk Formula Milk Mixed Feeding TOTAL
CATEGORY
No. % No. % No. % No. %
0-3 Months 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4-6 Months 0 0 1 25 1 25 2 50
7-9 Months 2 50 0 0 0 0 2 50
12-14 Months 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 2 50 1 25 1 25 4 100

Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended during the first six months of an infant's life
then safe complementary feeding for up to two years or beyond. As shown in table 2, 50% of the
infant’s total population were exclusively breastfed, 25% of the were formula milk fed, and 25%
were mixed fed.
The data implies that mothers were aware of the significance of breastfeeding on the
development and optimal growth of the infants as strongly recommended by the World Health
Organization. Also, factors such as mothers who are older, married, and had gained high
educational attainment are related to reports of high rates of breastfeeding. This indicator also
determines the progress of breastfeeding practice for program planning and policy direction to
improve breastfeeding practice in the country to assess the implementation of EO51, The
Philippine Milk Code.
 Transitioning from breastmilk to formula milk is common when the mother needs to
work and when the baby approaches its 12 month. Furthermore, it is important to gradually
reduce the length of baby feeds from the breast until baby is taking full bottle-feed.

Source:
Field Health Services Information System Manual of Procedures
Famorca, Zenaida U., et al. (2013). Nursing Care of the Community: A comprehensive text on
the community and public health nursing in the Philippines. Elsevier.
Child Trends (2018). Trends in breastfeeding. Retrieved from
https://www.childtrends.org/indicators/breastfeeding