CHW Visits Within Existing MNH Visits | New CHW Visits | ||||
Communication Messages | During Pregnancy | On Day 6 Postpartum | Between Days 29–35 Postpartum | Between Months 2–3 Postpartum | Between Months 4–5 Postpartum |
Benefits of longer birth intervals, risks of shorter birth intervals | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Essential newborn care, including exclusive breastfeeding | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
LAM, promotion of 6 months of exclusive breastfeeding | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Timing of return to fertility, signs indicating return to fertility | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Transition from LAM to another modern contraceptive method | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Discussion of contraceptive methods, potential side effects, strategies to minimize side effects | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Referral to health facility for contraceptive methods, if needed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Abbreviations: CHW, community health worker; LAM, Lactational Amenorrhea Method; MNH, maternal and neonatal health.