AN INSIGHT OF ANTENATAL CARE: A REVIEW

Dr. Sayeda Shifa Zaidi, Dr. Aisha Perveen* and Dr. Shagufta Parveen 

ABSTRACT

Antenatal care is one of the major public health concern worldwide. Its goal is not only provide regular checkups and planning the proper diet and fluid intake of the pregnant lady, but also prevent the birth defects, preterm labour, neural defects and overall health of the pregnant women. Proper exercise, diet and healthy environment is essential for a healthy outcome of the pregnancy. Many women experience some of the common pregnancy symptoms, such as heartburn, vomiting, nausea etc, so the proper management of them is also necessary. In this review paper it is attempted to brief the proper ways of care and basic requirements during pregnancy.

Keywords: Antenatal care, Pregnancy, Unani.