Maternal, Child, and Mental Health - Firm HealthCare Foundation

Maternal, Child, and
Mental Health

At Firm Health Care Foundation, we are committed to ensuring that every woman and child in Nigeria—regardless of socioeconomic status or location—has access to quality maternal, child, and mental health care. We believe that no mother should die giving life, no child should lose their chance at a healthy future, and no woman should suffer in silence due to the mental burden of motherhood.

Our work addresses the triple burden of poor maternal outcomes, preventable child deaths, and the often-overlooked mental health needs of women and caregivers—especially in underserved communities.

Why It Matters

Nigeria accounts for 12% of global maternal deaths. (WHO, 2023)
1 in 8 Nigerian children dies before their 5th birthday. (UNICEF)
Postpartum depression affects 20–25% of Nigerian women, yet remains stigmatized and underdiagnosed.
Over 60% of Nigerian women give birth without skilled birth attendants.

These alarming statistics call for urgent action to build a healthier generation—starting with mothers, children, and their mental wellbeing.

What We Do

Maternal Health Interventions

We improve maternal outcomes by:

Organizing safe motherhood campaigns and antenatal outreaches
Distributing delivery kits and training traditional birth attendants
Promoting skilled birth attendance and access to emergency obstetric care
Supporting pregnant women with transport vouchers and referral services in rural areas

Child Health & Nutrition

We promote child survival by:

Conducting malnutrition screening and education
Supporting routine immunization drives
Training mothers on exclusive breastfeeding and child nutrition
Partnering with PHCs to provide basic pediatric care and postnatal support

Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health

We address the mental wellbeing of women and caregivers through:

Organizing community mental health talks for pregnant and nursing mothers
Training frontline health workers on postpartum depression screening
Providing access to psychosocial support, helplines, and peer groups
Tackling stigma through culturally appropriate mental health literacy campaigns

Community Empowerment

We empower women with the information and tools to make informed decisions about their bodies and their children’s health through:

Mobile health campaigns and community dialogues
Father-inclusive programs that encourage supportive parenting

Alignment with the SDGs

Our Maternal, Child, and Mental Health programs directly support:

By tackling preventable deaths and the silent mental health crisis among women, we are contributing to a more equitable and resilient health system in Nigeria.

Our 2024–2027 Impact Goals

By December 2027, we aim to:

Reach 15,000 women with safe motherhood and perinatal mental health services
Equip 300 health workers with maternal mental health screening skills
Support 1,000 families in vulnerable communities with newborn care and nutrition kits
Improve facility-based delivery rates across 5 LGAs in Imo State