What is Antenatal Care?
Antenatal care is the systemic medical supervision of women during pregnancy. During pregnancy, regular contact with a doctor, nurse or midwife allows your health personnel in the better management of your pregnancy. What Is The Importance Of Antenatal Care? • Monitoring the maternal health and the development of foetus during pregnancy through health check-ups to identify any risk causing factors and complications during pregnancy. • Immunizing the mother-to-be against tetanus to protect her and her infant. • Promoting good nutrition, hygiene, exercise and rest in the expecting mother. • Providing iron and folic acid supplements during pregnancy. • Giving mothers knowledge on the elements of child care, the need for family planning and the importance of birth spacing. • Removing anxiety and dread associated with delivery, dwelling in the mind of an expecting mother. What Care Are You Suppose To Take Throughout Your Pregnancy? • Reproduction costs energy. A pregnancy in total duration
