The phrase "antenatal period" refers to the time during pregnancy, from conception to giving birth to the baby. It is when the mother carries and nurtures the developing baby inside her womb. Full definition
Produced in a range of community languages and written and designed in a culturally sensitive way, the cards are presented in such a way as to encourage dads to refer to them throughout the antenatal period. (fatherhoodinstitute.org)
The midwife who looks after you during birth may not be the same person who cared for you during the antenatal period. (bounty.com)
If you did want to have the same midwife during your antenatal period and birth, you can hire an independent midwife. (bounty.com)