Antenatal care for healthy pregnancy
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Antenatal care for
healthy pregnancy
healthy pregnancy
Antenatal care is the service provided for women during pregnancy
to provide information, testing and treatment to support a healthy pregnancy and family.
to provide information, testing and treatment to support a healthy pregnancy and family.
During pregnancy a woman should have antenatal check-ups at least EIGHT times with either a midwife or a doctor.
Antenatal care can include check-ups with the midwife or doctor, ultrasound scans, medication, vaccinations and learning together with other mothers and families. Mothers can attend alone or with their families.