When you have studied this session, you should be able to: 

• Define the keywords written in bold.
  
• Discuss the burden of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality about MDG.
  
• Explain the importance of PNC.
  
• Describe the commonest causes of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality.
  
• Describe the critical time in which maternal and neonatal death will occur.
  
• Discuss the different methods of promotion and community mobilisation for postnatal care.
  
• Explain the role of the Health Extension Workers in the provision of effective postnatal care.
  
• Describe how you create the partnership with the community gatekeepers.