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An article "The Hindu" today (29th November 2018) which examines the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Mathru Vandana Yojana in the state of Jharkhand. The survey was conducted by research students in two blocks of Jharkhand and spread over 12 villages. After conducting interviews of around 98 pregnant women the group realised the scheme seemed to be achieving very little especially in Jharkhand

Maternity sanitary pads are extra long and can withstand the heavy bleeding after delivery. Whether you have had a normal delivery or a C-section, the first few days after delivery expect to have a fair amount of bleeding.  You may need to change pads every 2 to 3 hours. This bleeding after the birth of the baby is called Lochia. Bleeding occurs from the point in the uterus where the placenta was attached. The placenta comes out of the uterus at the third stage of delivery.