In the fiscal year 2081/82, 2,128 people gave birth across the district, of which 244 were under the age of 20.
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The number of women giving birth under the age of 20 in the district has not decreased. According to the health office, the number of women giving birth at a young age is significant in the district. In the fiscal year 2081/82, 2,128 women gave birth across the district, of which 244 were under the age of 20.
As of mid-February of the current fiscal year 2082/83, 1,246 women were pregnant in the district, of which 153 were under the age of 20, according to the health office. The rate of home births has not been brought under control. Last year, 47 women gave birth at home. One of them was under the age of 20. So far this year, 13 women have given birth at home. Five of them are under the age of 20, according to the office.
According to Keshar Saud, head of the health office, despite the increase in public awareness in recent years, the problem has not been solved. According to him, as 'conjugal marriage' increases, it has been found that pregnancies at young ages have increased. 'The uterus and other reproductive organs of underage women are not developed,' he said. 'In such a situation, pregnancy can lead to excessive bleeding, prolonged labor pain, infant death, low-weight babies, and the mother's life may be at risk.'
He said that the office is working in coordination with various levels to minimize such problems. Half-yearly and annual review programs are being held with the health branch chief of the municipality. He said that the office will participate in the review conducted by the municipality. He informed that priority has been given to providing training to women's health volunteers and mother groups, conducting awareness-raising programs, and holding discussions at the community level.
He also said that health workers are providing regular health check-ups and necessary health education from pregnancy to delivery. The health office has stated that despite the availability of skilled manpower at birthing centers in the district, some women still tend to come to the district headquarters to give birth.
