Antenatal care, also known as pregnancy care or maternity care is a form of preventive care provided by medical experts, that consists of a planned schedule for the pregnant ones to follow all through their pregnancies. This schedule is carefully formulated, for each individual, by the medical experts which includes identifying potential complications or risk factors that might occur, for either mothers or the unborn babies, through regular interactive sessions, tests and check-ups. This schedule helps the pregnant ones to maintain a healthy lifestyle by educating them with information regarding the physiological and biological changes that occur during pregnancy, and the intake of the required vitamins and nutrition.
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Antenatal care, sometimes called pregnancy care or maternity care is the care given by health professionals or medical experts to the pregnant ones during their pregnancy.
The main goal of antenatal care is to regularly monitor and promote the well-being of both the mother and the unborn baby, throughout pregnancy.
As per the guidelines of WHO, it is recommended to schedule at least a minimum of 4 visits to your health professionals for antenatal care. It is always better to have more regular check-ups, to ensure the best and easiest possible pregnancy period and delivery experience one can have.
The routine tests during antenatal care are blood pressure checks, urine tests, blood tests, and ultrasound scans.
It is considered healthy for most women to continue working, but in specific cases the gynaecologist may recommend otherwise, based on the nature of work and the progress of the pregnancy.
The health professionals will discuss health concerns, or lifestyle changes, and any new symptoms that you might have started to experience during your every visit. We recommend that you openly discuss anything related to pregnancy, even minor changes, symptoms, or uneasiness that might impact your health or the health of your unborn baby. They will also help you to keep updating your birth plan accordingly.
Yes, it is very common for pregnant ones to feel anxious about the whole birthing process or delivering a baby. We recommend you discuss them with your health professionals during your antenatal care visits. They are well trained professionals to provide the required support and reassurances to the pregnant ones.
Your health professionals will assess the information you provide to them, and all test results conducted during these visits, that will help them with an early detection of any potential issues, and they will ensure timely intervention for the betterment of the unborn babies’ health.
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