Antenatal care

Antenatal care is important for:

1-maintaining mother in best possible health
condition.
2-detecting complication earlier.
3-maternal education ; for diet, general health
,vaccination , psychlological support
General health of pregnant
1-rest, sleep.
2-exercise.
3-traveling.
4-breast care.
5-cloths and shoes.
6-teath care.
7-smoking.
8-drugs.
9-diet intake.
10-psychological support.
First visit called booking, this include the
following:
1-personal data.
2-LMP,EDD.
3-general exam.
4-check weight (normal range 10-15 kg).
5-vital signs.
6-blood, urine test.
7-medical and surgical history.
8-obestetric history.
9-vaccination.
Minor discomfort during pregnancy
1-morning sickness.
2-heartburn.
3-flatulence.
4-frequency of urination.
5-bachache.
6-dyspnea.
7-varicosity.
8-cramps.
9-edema.
10-vaginal discharge.
Preparing of pregnant lady for labor
1-education during antenatal care explain what will
happen.
2-advise to have bath.
3-evacuate the bowel, catheterization for urination.
4-measuring vital signs.
5-investigation.
6-check fetal heart rate.
7-CTG

8-monitor the complication.

Scheduled visit
First trimester One time monthly

Second trimester Twice monthly

Third trimester Weekly monthly