About Fifty expectant mothers that register for Antenatal services monthly at Mount St.Mary,s Hospital Diocese of Kasese, only three are reportedly accompanied by their husbands, Kasese Guide Radio has learnt.
According to Petronila Mbambu an enrolled Midwife at the facility, Men are advised to follow their wives at the first antenatal visit to test for different diseases and sensitize the couple about proper health and Nutrition among others. Ms. Petronila on expectant mothers…
She advised men to have positive mindset about antenatal services than only struggling to produce children that may in future have health complications.
Ms.Grace Biira, a mother from Rugendabara-Kikongo town council in Kasese District, attributed the act to poverty. Ms.Grace speaking….
However, Ms. Petronila calls for collaborated effort towards proper Hygiene and parenting. END.