Prenatal care
Topic: Maternity
Care throughout pregnancy to monitor the health of mother and fetus, detect risks early and prepare for birth. Blood pressure, weight, urine protein, fundal height and fetal heart tones are checked, along with screening tests and teaching on nutrition and danger signs. WHO recommends at least 8 contacts; in Türkiye the Ministry of Health's prenatal care guideline sets a minimum of 4 visits.
- Also known as:
- Antenatal care
- In Turkish:
- Doğum öncesi bakım
What does Prenatal care mean?
Prenatal care is part of the Maternity topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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