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Antenatal Care (ANC) is essential for ensuring the health of mothers and babies during pregnancy, focusing on monitoring health, early detection of complications, and providing education. The World Health Organization recommends a minimum of 8 ANC visits throughout pregnancy, with additional visits for high-risk cases. Key components include health assessments, vaccinations, nutritional supplements, and education on danger signs and birth preparedness.

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DR Ainee

Antenatal Care (ANC) is essential for ensuring the health of mothers and babies during pregnancy, focusing on monitoring health, early detection of complications, and providing education. The World Health Organization recommends a minimum of 8 ANC visits throughout pregnancy, with additional visits for high-risk cases. Key components include health assessments, vaccinations, nutritional supplements, and education on danger signs and birth preparedness.

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ANTENATAL CARE (ANC)

z Ensuring health of mother and baby

PRESENTED BY : DR. AINEE (HO)


OBS & GYNE UNIT III
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DEFINITION & OBJECTIVES

Definition:

ANC is the care provided to pregnant


women to ensure a healthy pregnancy
outcome

Objectives:

•Monitor maternal & fetal health

•Detect/manage complications early

•Provide health education

• Promote safe delivery & newborn care


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IMPORTANCE OF ANC

Reduces maternal and


neonatal mortality

Early detection of high-


risk pregnancies

Platform for:

• • Nutrition and immunization


• • Counseling
• • Birth preparedness
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WHO ANC VISIT SCHEDULE

1.Minimum 8 contacts
1st: <12 weeks. 5th: 34 weeks
2nd: 20 weeks. 6th: 36 weeks
3rd: 26 weeks. 7th: 38 weeks
4th: 30 weeks. 8th: 40 weeks
2.More frequent for high-risk cases
Pregnancy USG guide
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z HISTORY & PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

▪ History. Exam

• Obstetric. • Weight,BP,pallor,edema

• Medical • Abdominal palpation

▪ Surgical. • Fetal heart sound(FSH)

▪ Family. • Pelvic exam if indicated

▪ Social
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INVESTIGATIONS

1.Blood tests
• Hb, blood group, Rh, VDRL, HIV, HBsAg, blood sugar

2.Urine test
• Albumin, sugar, microscopy

3.Ultrasound
• 1st Trimester: Dating

• 2nd Trimester: Anomaly scan

• 3rd Trimester: Growth


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VACCINATION & SUPPLEMENTS

Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td)
2 doses or booster

Iron & Folic Acid


60 mg iron + 400 mcg folic acid daily

Calcium
500 mg twice daily

Other
Deworming, Vitamin D, protein if
malnourished
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HEALTH EDUCATION & COUNSELING

•Balanced diet WARNING ADVICE ON:


•rest SIGNS:
•hygiene • Birth preparedness
•Bleeding • Breastfeeding
•high BP • Family planning
•Fever • Avoiding harmful
•reduced substances
fetal
movements
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HIGH-RISK PREGNANCIES &
DANGER SIGNS
▪High-risk:

▪<18 or >35 years, HTN, diabetes, twins, past C-section

▪Danger signs:

▪• Vaginal bleeding

▪• Blurred vision

▪• Severe headache

▪• Swelling of face/hands

▪• Decreased fetal movements


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SUMMARY

1.Quality, respectful, and evidence-based care

2.Regular visits, monitoring, supplements, counseling,


and preparedness

3.Essential for reducing maternal and neonatal


complications
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THANK YOU

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