Leader, when you find a woman suspected of being pregnant, refer her immediately to the health service. There, she will have a urine or blood test to confirm the pregnancy. If the test is positive, it is important that the pregnant woman start prenatal care.
Prenatal care was created to protect the baby and mother during pregnancy through medical, nutritional, psychological, and social care.
The World Health Organization recommends that every pregnant woman undergo prenatal care from the beginning of pregnancy.
It is good to remember that each pregnancy is different, and that the pregnant woman must undergo prenatal care for every pregnancy. The WHO recommends at least eight visits:
- 1 in the first three months;
- 2 in the second quarter;
- 5 in the third quarter.
In prenatal care, it is possible to discover and treat some diseases that harm both mother and baby. See what prenatal care is like in your country:The Philippines
There is public and free prenatal care. The care takes place in province or city health centers, hospitals, health units, and rural health units.
Pregnant women should have at least 4 prenatal visits during their pregnancy. But they can have appointments every month.
The following tests are included:
- Urine
- Feces
- Blood
- Bloodwork
- Hemoglobin
- Hematocrit
- Aids
- Diabetes
- STI/HIV
- Hepatitis B
- Ultrasound
- Mouth Health
Important: The tests are not free. They need to be paid by the pregnant woman. In this case, leader, it is necessary to reinforce to pregnant women the need for these tests, as they are an essential part of prenatal care.
Knowing how to receive quality prenatal care, the pregnant woman can fight for her rights and do her part by taking care of herself according to the guidelines she receives.
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