Antenatal care: Quality Antenatal Care

Quality Antenatal Care :- Quality and comprehensive ANC incorporates minimum of at least four ANCs including early registration and first ANC within 1st trimester. The ANC package includes physical and abdominal examinations, Hb estimation, screening for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Thyroid disorders, HIV/Syphilis and urine investigation, TT/Td vaccination, distribution of IFA tablets & Calcium (6 months during antenatal period & 6 months during postnatal period) and counselling for ... DSpace - World Health Organization ... DSpace The Benefits of Antenatal Care Antenatal care , often referred to as prenatal care , is a critical component of a healthy pregnancy journey. It involves regular check-ups, medical screenings, and guidance provided by healthcare professionals to ensure the well-being of both the expectant mother and her developing baby. International human rights law includes fundamental commitments of states to enable women and adolescent girls to survive pregnancy and childbirth as part of their enjoyment of sexual and reproductive health and rights and living a life of dignity (1). The World Health Organization (WHO) envisions a world where “every pregnant woman and newborn receives quality care throughout the pregnancy , childbirth and the postnatal period” (2). However, approximately 303 000 women and adolescent ...