Antenatal Care & Delivery

What is antenatal care and delivery?

Antenatal care is the care you get from health professionals during your pregnancy. It's sometimes called pregnancy care or maternity care.

Antenatal care and delivery are crucial aspects of pregnancy and childbirth. It involves regular medical check-ups, guidance, and support provided to expectant mothers to ensure a healthy pregnancy, safe delivery, and well-being of both mother and baby.

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Who needs antenatal care and delivery?

Antenatal care and delivery are essential for all pregnant women, regardless of their health status, as they help monitor the progress of pregnancy, detect any potential complications, and provide appropriate interventions and care as needed.

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What types of antenatal care and delivery are there?

Different types of antenatal care and delivery include regular check-ups with healthcare professionals, prenatal screenings and tests, education, counselling and support on pregnancy and childbirth, and options for pain relief during labour, among others.