A simulation-based training program by Jhpiego to teach birth attendants the lifesaving skills on how to prevent and manage postpartum haemorrhage and shock, the leading cause of maternal mortality.
Helping Mothers Survive Bleeding After Birth Complete (HMS BABC) is part of the evidence-based suite of training program based on the latest WHO guidelines called Helping Mothers Survive. BABC was updated in 2017 and is currently available in English*.
The HMS BABC curriculum includes:
A simple, pictorial, step-by-step wall chart to detect, prevent and manage bleeding after birth.
A simple, pictorial, step-by-step wall to detect and manage shock and bleeding after birth.
An educational tool to assist and guide instructors to train healthcare providers in prevention, detection and management of bleeding after birth and shock.
An educational guide and quality improvement tool for healthcare providers to prevent, detect and manage bleeding after birth and shock to be used in preparation for, during and after course completion.
*The updated curriculum is currently available in English, and the first edition is available in French. Both materials are available in African graphics. If you are interested in getting materials in languages other than English and French, please contact Helping Mothers Survive secretariat.
The HMS BABC training covers:
If you want to hold an HMS BABC training, you need the HMS BABC curriculum and the following:
HMS BABC is designed to be delivered at the job site and takes 1–2 days to teach.
BAB Complete. 1 Facilitator Flip Chart, 1 Bleeding After Birth Complete Action Poster and 1 Shock Management Action Poster. English with African graphics.
BAB Complete. 1 Facilitator Flip Chart, 1 Bleeding After Birth Complete Action Poster and 1 Shock Management Action Poster. English with International graphics.
BAB Complete. 20 Provider Guides. English with African graphics.
BAB Complete. 20 Provider Guides. English with International graphics.
BAB Complete. 5 Bleeding After Birth Complete Action Posters and 5 Shock Management Action Posters. English with Universal graphics.
BAB Complete. 1 Facilitator Flip Chart, Bleeding After Birth Complete Action Poster and 1 Shock Management Action Poster. French with African graphics.
BAB Complete. 20 Provider Guides. French with African graphics.
BAB Complete. 5 Bleeding After Birth Complete Action Posters and 5 Shock Management Action Posters. French with Universal graphics.
The educational materials can be downloaded for free at the Helping Mothers Survive site.
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