Antenatal Care

Antenatal Care PPT Summary

1. Antenatal care aims to ensure the health of both the mother and baby during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
2. It combines obstetrical concerns with primary health care and considers the social and environmental factors influencing reproduction.
3. The objectives of antenatal care include promoting the mother’s health, identifying high-risk cases, preventing complications, and reducing maternal and infant mortality.
4. Antenatal visits should occur at least three times throughout pregnancy, with specific intervals recommended.
5. Preventive services during antenatal visits include health history, physical examinations, laboratory tests, immunizations, and education on nutrition and family planning.
6. Home visits are important to establish trust, assess living conditions, and provide prenatal advice.
7. Prenatal advice covers various aspects such as diet, personal hygiene, rest, exercise, avoidance of harmful substances, and warning signs to report.
8. Under-five clinics focus on both preventive and diagnostic care for children, including growth monitoring, immunizations, and health education.
9. The weight of a child is closely monitored and plotted on a growth chart to track their growth and development.

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