Definition of «antenatal visits»

Antenatal visits are appointments that pregnant women have with their healthcare providers to monitor the progress of their pregnancy, check on the health of both the mother and the developing baby, and receive guidance and support during this important stage.

Sentences with «antenatal visits»

The authors conclude that unintended pregnancy may have a long term effect on maternal wellbeing and clinicians could consider pregnancy intention at antenatal visits and offer appropriate support both during and following the pregnancy. (sciencedaily.com)
«After a century of blind faith, this paper provides probably the first direct evidence from a randomized trial that routine antenatal visits for healthy pregnant women do make a difference» finds Prof Justus Hofmeyr from University of the Witwatersrand / Fort Hare. (sciencedaily.com)
Original analysis of the WHOACT concluded that reducing antenatal visits of low risk women from eight to four was not detrimental to their or their babies» health and could cut costs. (sciencedaily.com)
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