Prenatal care Flashcards
1
Q
Is vital for ensuring the overall health of newborns and their mothers.
A
prenatal care
2
Q
It is a major strategy for helping to reduce complications of pregnancy such as the number of preterm or low-birth-weight babies.
A
Prenatal care
3
Q
What are the overall purposes of prenatal care?
A
- Establish a baseline of present health
- Determine the gestational age of the fetus
- Monitor fetal development and maternal well-being
- Identify women at risk for complications
- Minimize the risk of possible complications by anticipating and preventing problems before they occur
- Provide education about pregnancy, lactation, and newborn care
4
Q
The World Health Organization has updated its recommendations from a minimum of four antenatal care contacts to a minimum of ______
A
8 contacts
5
Q
if the pregnant woman have a prenatal visit during her 1st trimester.
A
quality prenatal care
