Prenatal Care

• Preconception care: This involves preparing your body for pregnancy by addressing any underlying health conditions, taking folic acid supplements, and adopting healthy lifestyle habits.
• Antenatal care: Regular checkups with a healthcare provider to monitor the mother’s and baby’s health, including:
  
  • Physical exams
  • Weight checks
  • Blood tests
  • Ultrasound scans
  • Education on pregnancy, labor, and newborn care

Delivery

• Labor and birth: The process of delivering the baby, which can occur naturally or through medical interventions like cesarean section.
• Postpartum care: The period after childbirth focusing on the mother’s physical and emotional recovery, breastfeeding, and newborn care.

Key components of pregnancy care and delivery:

• Nutrition: A balanced diet rich in essential nutrients for both mother and baby.
• Exercise: Regular physical activity to maintain fitness and well-being.
• Emotional support: Coping with pregnancy-related changes and providing emotional support.
• Education: Understanding the pregnancy process, labor, and newborn care.
• Medical interventions: When necessary, providing appropriate medical treatments and procedures.