Maternal and Child Health Nursing focuses on the well-being of women during pregnancy,

childbirth, and the postpartum period. A framework for maternal and child health nursing, tailored to at-
risk, high-risk, and sick clients, prioritizes individualized, holistic, and culturally sensitive care. Analyzing
the state of national health in the Philippines reveals startling figures: every year, complications from
premature birth, postpartum problems, and infectious diseases—including over 25,000 stillbirths—cause
over 60,000 children to pass away before they age five. To counteract this, the Philippines needs to
improve access to high-quality maternity and pediatric healthcare services, guarantee complete
immunization, and keep its promises for the best possible health and nutrition for the first 1,000 days of
life. Notably, newborns account for about 60% of child fatalities in the Philippines before the age of five,
underscoring the pressing need to improve nutrition and health outcomes for moms and babies.

For the national health situation of maternal and child nursing in the country, a lot of progress
has been realized but it was undeniable that there was a need for interventions in addressing
complications during childbirth. From 2000 to 2020, the global maternal mortality ratio declined by 34
percent – from 339 deaths to 223 deaths per 100,000 live births, according to UN inter-agency estimates.
While substantive, this is about one-third of the 6.4 percent annual rate needed to achieve the
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of 70 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030. Maternal
mortality rate remains high and as for the infant mortality rate, it demands improved maternal and child
services. A strategy response to lessen threats to mothers and babies was emphasized through this
framework for maternal high-risk scenarios. Preventive interventions were guided by risk variables like
age, parity, and pre-existing conditions, with an emphasis on early and regular prenatal care. Reducing
maternal and fetal mortality must require careful consideration of and control of risks during all phases
of pregnancy, labor, and recovery. This strategy, which prioritizes expert health attendance, neonatal
care, and vaccination, is in line with the essential package of survival treatments. With chromosomal
abnormalities being the third leading cause of infant mortality, genetics, and genetic counseling also
come into play here. By empowering expectant mothers to understand genetic risks, make informed
decisions, and address concerns, nurses can enable personalized care and early interventions. By
integrating genetic counseling into nursing practices, nurses can better deliver patient-centered care,
highlighting the significance of both the science of genetics and the art of compassionate
communication in promoting well-being.