Antenatal means period from time of conception till the delivery.
Regular ANC Visit should be done. According to the WHO – at least 4 visit is recommended.
Regular ANC Visit should be done. According to the WHO – at least 4 visit is recommended.
- 16 weeks
- 24-28 weeks
- 32 weeks
- 36 weeks
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| USG In Pregnant Lady |
1. Diet:-
- The diet should be adequate during pregnancy for maintenance of maternal health, need of fetal growth and for successful lactation.
- The calorie intake should be 300 over the non pregnant state.
- The diet should be light, nutritious, easily digestible and rich in protein, minerals and vitamins.
- The diet should contain 1L of milk (calcium), fruits and vegetables.
- Eggs, beans, walnut, curd, dark green leafy vegetables, fish, red meat.
- Drink enough water.
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| Dietary Advice |
2. Drugs:-
- Supplementary Iron – 60mg elementary iron orally
- Calcium
- Folic Acid – 0.4mg. preferred 3 months before pregnancy
3. Rest and Sleep:-
- She should continue her usual activity during pregnancy. However strenuous exercise should be avoided in first 3 months and last 1 month.
- She should have at least 10 hours of sleep in 24 hrs.
4. Bowel:-
- She may feel constipated so she should have plenty of water, vegetables and milk.
5. Bathing :-
- Daily
6. Clothing and Shoes:-
- Loose clothing with comfortable garments. High heel should be avoided.
7. Dental Care:-
- Chance of caries is there so filling the caries is important.
8. Care of Breast:-
- Cleaning
9. Coitus:-
- Avoided during 1st 3 months and last 6 weeks.
- If risk of abortion is there then it should be avoided during her whole pregnancy.
10. Travel:-
- Travel by vehicle having jerk should be avoided during 1st 3 months and last 6 weeks.
- Long journey should be avoided.
- Air travel is contraindicated.
11. Smoking and Alcohol:-
- These are injurious to health.
- These may cause small baby and increases the chance of abortion.
12. Immunization :–
- Tetanus
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