Our Aim

" To ensure a healthy mother and a healthy baby at the end of every pregnancy. "

– Antenatal Care Unit

Beneficiaries

All pregnant women.

Ultrasonography:

  • Performed to confirm pregnancy and detect any potential complications.

Comprehensive Assessment:

  • History Taking: Initial questions and health history recorded in the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) handbook.
  • Physical Examination: General and thorough physical examination.
  • Routine Laboratory Tests: Blood and urine tests conducted as standard procedure.
  • Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT): Counseling and testing services offered.

Client Registration:

  • Registration is completed once all necessary reports are submitted, with data recorded in the MCH booklet. CID may be requested to verify client information accurately.

Health Education:

  • Regular education sessions provided for expectant mothers and attendants on pregnancy care, health practices, and lifestyle adjustments.

Birth and Emergency Planning:

  • Development of personalized birth and emergency plans to ensure preparedness.

Follow-Up Visits:

  • Guidance on the frequency and schedule of follow-up visits, individualized for each patient.
ConditionNo. of VisitsVisit Details
Normal Pregnancy8 visits1st Visit: After missed period or confirmed pregnancy
  2nd Visit: 18-22 weeks
  3rd Visit: 26-28 weeks
  4th Visit: 32 weeks
  5th Visit: 36 weeks
  6th Visit: 38 weeks
  7th Visit: 39 weeks
  8th Visit: 40 weeks
High-Risk Pregnancy> 8 visitsAdditional visits based on medical recommendations by the ANC staff.

Documents Required for ANC Visits:

  • MCH booklet (if issued)
  • All relevant laboratory reports
  • CID (for quick access to client information)

Ideal Time to Enroll: Enroll as soon as possible after a missed period, ideally between 8-12 weeks of pregnancy.

Recognizing Danger Signs

Pregnant women and their families should be aware of the following signs that require immediate medical attention:

  • Vaginal bleeding
  • Loss of consciousness or seizures
  • Severe headache or blurred vision
  • Severe vomiting or abdominal pain
  • High fever
  • Abnormal fetal movements (no movement, excessive movement, or reduced movement)
  • Labor lasting over 12 hours
  • Leaking membranes

Recommended Supplements

  • Iron and Folic Acid: Taken once or twice daily after meals with water (avoid calcium, tea, coffee, or milk during intake for better absorption).
  • Vitamin C: 50 mg once daily.
  • Calcium: 1000 mg once daily.

Ultrasonography (USG)

Performed routinely three times during pregnancy, with additional scans if complications are suspected.

  • 1st Scan: At the first visit (after missed period)
  • 2nd Scan: 18-24 weeks
  • 3rd Scan: 36-40 weeks

Routine Laboratory Testing

  • Blood Tests: Blood grouping (ABO, Rh), RPR/TPHA, HBsAg, Hb%, and HIV.
  • Urine Tests: Screening for albumin and sugar levels, with mid-stream urine sample.

Consultation Services

Consultation and treatment available for all pregnancy-related issues, providing comprehensive support for expectant mothers.

 

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