Below you can find information relevant to ??pregnant and ??nursing women.
Pregnant women
? Important! Pregnant women ?should have access to at least 5 checkups throughout pregnancy and the first one should be as soon as they know they are pregnant. Checkups help identify factors that can put pregnancy and newborn health at risk.
- Call ?171 option 1 for free and make an appointment for pregnancy control.
- For counseling on nutrition during pregnancy, call 171 option 2 from Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 7:00pm, and on Saturdays from 8:00am to 2:00pm.
? Remember! At each checkup, health staff should give you respectful and clear information about pregnancy care and danger signs.
You have the right to have a respected pregnancy and delivery. Contact the association El Parto es Nuestro (Delivery is Ours), and access its informative sessions: https://www.facebook.com/EpenEc
Remember! ?Public health services in Ecuador are free. All people have the right to access these services, regardless of their nationality, migration status and whether or not they have identity documents.
If you have faced discrimination in the health system, contact the Defensoría del Pueblo (Ombudsman’s Office).
Nursing women
? Remember! It is important for your baby ????to consumes only breast milk, or formula, during the first 6 months of life.
— If you are having trouble breastfeeding you can contact 171 option 2 from Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 7:00pm, and on Saturdays from 8:00am to 2:00pm and ask for advice on breastfeeding. You can also contact La Liga de la Leche via https://www.facebook.com/Laligadelaleche and attend their virtual support groups.
Remember! ?Public health services in Ecuador are free. All people have the right to access these services, regardless of their nationality, migration status and whether they have identity documents.
If you have faced discrimination in the health system, contact the Defensoría del Pueblo (Ombudsman’s Office).