How the Vanves Maternal and Child Health Center works to combat social health inequalities.

At the PMI in Vanves, a team of professionals offers personalized care to new mothers and their children. The team—comprising pediatric nurses, doctors, a midwife, a psychologist, and an educator—supports families after childbirth. The PMI provides regular check-ups, including weigh-ins, medical consultations, and home visits. Some of these families face difficult socioeconomic circumstances, as illustrated by the story of this young mother and her child, presented here.

Author(s): Marpeau P

Publishing year: 2013

Pages: 33-35

Health in Action, 2013, n° 426, p. 33-35

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