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Are you pregnant for the first, second, third.... time? If so, are you making sure that you and your baby are healthy? Then the need for an antenatal care.

When you are pregnant, it is important for you to have regular check ups with your midwife or doctor. This check ups is called ANTENATAL CARE or VISITS. Having regular antenatal check ups is an important part of staying healthy and making sure your baby is healthy.
Regular check ups during pregnancy can assist in identifying and reducing risks to either you or your baby.
Antenatal visit gives you a chance to ask any questions on issues that you are unsure about.

*When should I start antenatal visit? Your first visit to an antenatal clinic should be done as soon as pregnancy is confirmed

*How often will I visit the hospital?
A normal pregnancy last for 38—40weeksAfter your first appointment, subsequent appointment will be done every 4weeks until later in your pregnancy, when visits become more frequent as you get closer to your date.
You may need to have antenatal visits more often if there are any problems with you or your baby.
You can also make appointments to see your midwife or doctor at any time during pregnancy, if you are worried about how your pregnancy is progressing.

*Services rendered during antenatal visit?
At first you will be registered in the health facility Your midwife or doctor will check your blood pressure, weight, height A lot of question about your health will be asked, your medical, family medical, gynaecology and obstetrics history will be taken to help the doctor/midwife plan your care. Booking test will be done (discussed subsequently)

NOTE; it is important to adhere to all instructions given to you by your midwife or doctor in other to have a healthy baby.

💞💞Pregnancy is not and will never be a disease (As some mothers claim) but a normal physiological process and a blessing from God 💞💞see your midwife for more information on antenatal care or drop your comment 👇👇👇