What is the purpose of this term?

Scheduled check-ups before birth to protect the health of the pregnant person and baby, identify risks early, and provide education and support.

Structure of care

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Early booking visit: confirm pregnancy, dating, medical history, baseline labs (blood count, blood type and antibodies, infections screening as recommended), blood pressure, and plans for supplements (folic acid, vitamin D, iron if needed).

Ongoing visits: typically every 4 weeks until \~28 weeks, every 2 weeks until 36 weeks, then weekly until birth (visit spacing can vary).

Ultrasound and screening: dating scan, anatomy scan (\~18–22 weeks), glucose screening for gestational diabetes, and other tests based on history and local guidelines.

Vaccinations: as recommended locally (e.g., influenza, pertussis; others as advised).

Education: nutrition, exercise, mental health, work and travel advice, recognizing warning signs (reduced fetal movements, bleeding, severe headache/vision changes, rapid swelling, severe abdominal pain).

What we provide :-

Personalized pregnancy plans, coordination with specialists for higher-risk pregnancies, lactation education, and birth planning (including pain relief options and newborn care).

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Supplements: folic acid before conception and through early pregnancy reduces neural tube defects; iron is added if anemia is present.

Screening options: include blood group/antibodies, hemoglobin, infections (varies by region), gestational diabetes (usually between 24–28 weeks), and ultrasound checks of baby’s growth and placenta.

Lifestyle guidance: safe physical activity, food safety (avoid unpasteurized products and certain fish high in mercury), workplace accommodations, and travel precautions.

Third-trimester focus: birth planning, recognizing labor, group B strep screening if recommended locally, and review of infant feeding plans.

Postnatal plan: mood screening, pelvic floor recovery, contraception discussion, and chronic condition follow-up.

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