THE IMPORTANCE OF ANTENATAL CARE

DIAJUKAN DALAM RANGKA MEMENUHI TUGAS BAHASA

INGGRIS KEBIDANAN SEMESTER 4

Dosen Pembimbing :
Drs. Januarib Pantjoroadie,M.Pd

disusun oleh :
Luut Tasnim ( P27824319018 )

POLITEKNIK KESEHATAN KEMENTERIAN

KESEHATAN SURABAYA
PROGAM STUDI D-III KEBIDANAN
BANGKALAN
TAHUN AJARAN 2021/2022
 A. Read and Answer the questions based on the passage

Why Antenatal Care is Essential

1. Why is antenatal care important? The antenatal care important because it could detect
abnormalities and preventable illnesses in mother and child.
2. What can regular antenatal check-ups and weekly classes help?Regular antenatal
check-ups and weekly classes can help your pregnancy along There are several
important aspects to antenatal care, and finding the right provider can go a long way
to ensuring pregnant mums-to-be reap the best physical and psychological benefits
available

Screening
3. What can regular screening function?The function of regular screening is can detect
and prevent early complications such as hypertension and pregnancy diabetes; both of
which can dramatically affect the foetus.
4. What can affect the foetus?The effect of foetus is complications such as hypertension
and pregnancy diabetes

Best nutrition
5. Which foods should be avoided during pregnancy?Foods should be avoided during
pregnancy is Foods such as raw fish, undercooked eggs, and unpasteurised/soft
cheese, which contain enzymes and proteins that are dangerous to a developing
foetus.

Important vitamins
6. Why are folic acid and pregnancy multivitamins important?Folic acid and pregnancy
multivitamins important because Prenatal vitamins play a big part in the health of
your child. Even with a healthy diet, you will need supplements due to the additional
hard work your body is doing. Additional key nutrients are typically found in folic
acid and pregnancy multivitamins, both of which help support neural tube defects,
baby’s development, and the prevention of anaemia.

Pre-natal classes
7. Which classes should pregnant women join?The clases should pregnant women join is
classes that cover all the labour and birthing options as well as early baby care.

Partners
8. What can you discuss in antenatal care class?In antenatal care class you can discuss
birthing options, newborn care, breastfeeding, vaccinations and family planning.

9. Record the following passage individually. For sample reading, look at the link
below. (https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/antenatal-care)
C. Fill in the blanks with correct details from the paragraph above

Pregnancy Number of Antenatal Appointment

First
Not First (Uncomplicated)
Not First (Complicated)
8 to 10 appointments
7 - 9 appointments
Your midwife or doctor may need to increase the number
off appointments anf you may need more testand scans.
You can also organise to see your doctor or midwife if
you have any problems or corners.