This guide explains how mHealth serves newborn health through referral and tracking of mothers and infants, decision support for CHWs, CHW supervision, scheduling and tracking postpartum and postnatal visits, and teaching and counseling for mothers and families. Case studies are provided from Afghanistan, India, Malawi and Indonesia. Links to resources for planning, implementation, and evaluation are included along with lessons learned across the case studies.
How it helps with planning: Explains how mHealth can support key practices for newborn health, with 4 case examples. Provides implementation lessons and resources relevant to all mHealth efforts.