Frequently Asked Questions On Antenatal Care Services
How often should I be coming in for Antenatal Care (ANC) services?
We recommend 8 antenatal care visits to maintain the best care, monitoring of wellbeing, and early handling of any complications during your pregnancy. A minimum of 4 is necessary for the health of you and your baby!
What will happen during the Antenatal Care (ANC) visits?
The care provided during each ANC visit is dependent on how far along you are in your pregnancy.
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Take a thorough medical background check of you and your family -
Check your weight, height, and vital signs -
Perform a thorough physical exam -
Order lab tests for blood and urine -
Perform your first ultrasound -
Give you nutritional supplements
This antenatal clinic visit is used to check on the continued progress and health of you and your baby Lamaze classes will also be introduced. These exercises help in relaxing your muscles and positioning of the baby so that labour muscles are not tensed and delivery is easier
Do I need to come in for all of my ANC visits?
Yes! It is important to visit an antenatal clinic to monitor the growth of your baby and the health of your pregnancy.
Earlier detection of problems or complications can help us ensure we are managing your pregnancy appropriately and help you have the healthiest delivery possible.
I am a father. Is there anything I need to do during your Antenatal Care (ANC) services?
There are no mandatory tests for the father. However, there are many things you can do to support your partner and prepare for the delivery and even for antenatal care.
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Different types of antenatal care services -
How to save money for the delivery -
How to make sure your partner and baby are safe during delivery -
How your baby is growing -
Whether she can have a normal delivery -
How to choose the best family planning option
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Delivery location - By Month 4, you should decide where she is going to deliver. You can tour Jacaranda's facilities during your normal ANC visits -
Transport - By Month 4, you should decide where she is going to deliver. You can tour Jacaranda's facilities during your normal antenatal care services and visits -
Who will accompany her - By Month 5, it is important to decide who will accompany her to the hospital and support her during labour and delivery -
Delivery Preparation - By Month 7, you should pack the delivery day bag. A delivery day bag checklist can be found here
What should I eat during my pregnancy? What should I avoid?
You should eat proteins (meats, beans, eggs, or ndengu), fruits, and vegetables