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A sample of cells is collected from the cervix and examined under a microscope.
- to screen for cervical cancer and detect precancerous or cancerous cells in the cervix
- ensures early detection and treatment of cervical abnormalities , which is crucial for the health of both the mother and the fetus.
Pap Smear
The branch of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth and the care of women giving birth.
Obstetrics
The process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth.
Gestation
A critical assessement that is crucial component o maternal care that helps ensure the health and safety of both the mother and the developing fetus.
PRENATAL ASSESSMENT
Response of sound waves against objects. Allows visualization of the uterine content.
ULTASOUND
The mother consumes a glucose rich- drink , and blood samples are takes at intervals to measure blood sugar levels.
ORAL GLUCOSE OLERANCE TEST (OGTT)
A BLOOD SAMPLE IS TAKEN AND ANALYZED FOR LEVELS OF DIFFERENT BLOOD CELLS INCLUDING RED BLOOD CELLS , WHITE BLOOD CELLS AND PLATELETS.
CBC ( COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT )
A URINE SAMPLECOLLECTED AND TESTED OR VARIOUS SUBSTANCES SUCH AS PROTEINS , GLUCOSE, KETONES, AND BACTERIA.
URINALYSIS
ABDOMINAL PALPATION O ESTIMATE FETAL SIZE , LOCATE FETAL BACK, AND PARTS AND DETERMINE FETAL POSITION AND PRESENTATION .
LEOPOLD’S MANEUVER
PRENATAL CHECK UP FOR FIRST SIX MONTHS
6 ( ONCE A MONTH )
PRENATAL CHECK UP FROM 7TH - 8TH MONTHS
4 (TWICE A MONTH )
NUMBER OF CHECK UPS DURING 9TH MONTHS
4 ( EVERY WEEK )
TOTAL NUMBER OF PRENATAL CHECKUPS
6 + 4 + 4 = 12
First months - sixth months = 6 ( once a month )
Seventh months - eight months = 4 ( twice a month )
Ninght months = 4 ( every week )