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Define antenatal care. List the objective of antenatal care.

Sarvesh parkar
2024-09-11 21:34:06
Antenatal care is the clinical assessment of mother and fetas during pregnancy It traditionally involves several routine visits approximately 12-16 for assessment of pregnant women before and during pregnancyThe objective of antenatal care is to ensure the supervision of maternal and fetal well-being during pregnancy, identify and treat conditions that may threaten the health of the fetus newborn and mother Also making available all appropriate choices to fulfill opumal potential, and providing all necessary support and preparation for a high-quality life after birth. Another objective of antenatal-care is to help women approach pregnancy and birth as positive experiencesThe objective of Antenatal Care:Antenatal-care refers to the care of pregnant women. The main objectives of antenatal-care are Maintenance of health of the mother during pregnancyPromote physical, mental, and social well being of mother and child.Ensure delivery of a full-term healthy baby Early detection of high-risk cases and minimize risks by taking appropriate managementPrevent the development of complications through health education, adequate nutrition, exercise, vitamin intake, and appropriate medical andpharmaceutical intervention. Screening for conditions and diseases such as anemia, STIs. HIV infection, mental healthproblems, and domestic violence.Teach the mother about child care, nutrition, sanitation, and hygieneDecrease maternal and infant mortality and morbidity Remove the stress and worries of the mother regarding the delivery processProvide safe delivery for mother and educate mother about the physiology of pregnancy and labor by demonstrations, charts, and diagrams so that fear is removed and physiology improvedprevide appropriate treatment

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