Antenatal Care Flashcards
1
Q
Define antenatal care
A
The care women receive from the time of conception to the start of labour.
2
Q
What is the purpose of antenatal care?
A
To ensure optimal and fundamental care and provide for birth person and fetus
3
Q
Name 2 examples for what quality antenatal care should ensure to do
A
reduce childbirth complications and help women get counselling and care for conditions e.g. HIV
4
Q
What does antenatal care provide?
A
screening tests, public health info, maternal and fetus well being and preparation for birth
