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Antenatal Care
The number of visits suggested for women during the antenatal period by WHO
The newest guidelines from the World Health Organization recommend that women should attend 8 ANC visits.
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ANC visits provide
The ANC visits should provide components of care that include
Antenatal care refers to
Women start antenatal care at a gestational age of fewer than 12 weeks – this is referred to as early antenatal care.
It is best to make the appointment when you think you may be pregnant or at around 35 days of the missing period.
Women attending at least one ANC visit have a 1.04% points reduced probability of their newborn dying within the first month after birth and a 1.07% points lower probability of experiencing the death of their child within the first year of life.
The aims of antenatal care are to
The pregnant woman will be assessed for Checking
The pregnant woman will be assessed for Checking
The benefits of antenatal exercises
Kinds of activities that aren’t safe during pregnancy
The exercises to be avoided during pregnancy
Exercises to avoid while pregnant hard projectile objects or striking implements – such as hockey, cricket, or softball. falling – such as downhill skiing, horse riding, and skating. extreme balance, coordination, and agility – such as gymnastics. Significant changes in pressure are noticed– such as SCUBA diving.
Most exercises are safe to perform during pregnancy, as long as it is done with caution and do not overdo it. The safest and most productive activities are swimming, brisk walking, indoor stationary bicycling, and low-impact aerobics (taught by a certified aerobics instructor).
During the first trimester (weeks 1 to 13), the pregnant woman can keep doing whatever she was doing before she became pregnant. Unless there’s a risk that she could be hit like getting too hot or having a fall. If not used to exercising, start gently and build up slowly.
The fruits to be avoided during pregnancy
The fruits to be avoided during pregnancy
Managing weight during pregnancy
Managing weight during pregnancy
Requirements of protein needs during pregnancy
The first tests that are done when you become pregnant
HIGH-RISK PREGNANCY
HIGH-RISK PREGNANCY
Ideal scanning period in every pregnancy
- 8 Weeks – Dating Scan to check if the baby is alive whether single or twin pregnancy and to accurately assess the age of the pregnancy and expected date of delivery.
- 12 Weeks – NT scan + First Trimester screening to screen for chromosomal problems like Down’s syndrome and to look for any early congenital abnormalities.
- 20- 22 weeks – Target scan – to look for (details of visualized organs) the baby and growth profile of the baby.
- 30 -32 Weeks – Growth scan. To look for the baby’s growth profile. Fluid volume and position of the baby.
NOTE: All birth defects can not be detected by ultrasound.
EXTRA SCANS COULD BE DONE IN CASE OF HIGH-RISK PREGNANCIES
The warning signs of pregnancy
Maintaining personal hygiene during pregnancy
- Wash body regularly
- Keep hands clean
- Apply lotions or cream after bathing to soothe skin
- Wash intimate area twice a day with mild soap and lukewarm water, but not more than twice
- Use a soft, clean cotton towel to dry the vaginal area. This will avoid vaginal infections
- During pregnancy avoid wearing sweat-soaked dresses
- Dental disease can increase the risk of certain pregnancy complications. So it is important to have special care by brushing twice and rinsing teeth after eating every time
The signs of pregnancy
The signs of pregnancy
The tips provided for intercourse during pregnancy
Normally women change their feelings during their pregnancy, they can have normal intercourse.
but when pregnancy progresses, the abdomen grows large. There may be times when intercourse might be restricted for certain problems. It is common for intercourse to have some contractions to be uncomfortable for the mother. but are not harmful to the pregnancy or the baby. If intercourse is painful or if bleeding or vaginal discharge occurs or if water breaks prematurely, contact your doctor immediately.
Some tips to be followed while traveling during pregnancy
The risks of obesity during pregnancy
It is recommended that if the BMI is 30 or greater, it needs to be discussed with a doctor regarding the dietary plans.
For ANC, there is a wonderful chance of getting a pleasant atmosphere at Akshaya Women’s Care, 5-A Ramakrishna road in Salem. Under the efficient guidance of Dr.Vani Pujari and her expert team of doctors, most of the deliveries are made to be successful.
