A) Prenatal Visits:
These visits should begin early.
Women who are planning to conceive should also visit the pre-pregnancy (Pre- Conception) clinic.
Prenatal visits should be regular:
0-28 Weeks: Every 4 weeks
28-36 Weeks: Every 2 weeks.
after 36 weeks: weekly ,till delivery

B Medications:
Do not take any medications unless prescribed by your doctor/health care provider.… Continue reading

In each visit
i) Weight
ii) Blood Pressure
iii) Fundal height
iv) Fetal heart rate
v) Urine for protein and glucose
Review any other problems/concerns the patient may have related to pregnancy or general well being, including nutrition.

6-12 Weeks
i) Confirmation of the uterine size and growth by pelvic examination.
ii) Doppler scan for fetal heart… Continue reading

The booking visit, which is the first antenatal visit to your hospital/clinic is very important because it allows health care workers to identify any risk factors that may adversely effect your pregnancy.
Feel free to disclose confidential issues such as previous abortions, stillbirths, contraceptives etc.
A detailed history and a comprehensive examination will be done by the [...]

What is the antenatal period?
The antenatal period is defined as the period between conception of the fetus and delivery.

What is antenatal Care?
Antenatal care is defined as specialized health care that should be received by all women who are pregnant. Antenatal care is generally provided in the form of clinics that are manned by doctors… [...]

  

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