What is the efficacy/effectiveness of antenatal care?
06 January 2004 An increasing number of complex examinations and interventions are becoming part of modern antenatal care. Besides all these examinations and the treatment of any adverse conditions found, the pregnant woman may also receive health education and psychological and social support from the health services. As a result, the average pregnant woman in many countries receives a large number of specific interventions during pregnancy. A report from the Health Evidence Network reviews the evidence on the health benefits of antenatal care, especially in relation to its costs, and outlines considerations for policy-making.
