AIMS AND OBJECTIVES of ANTENATAL CARE (ANC):

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES of ANTENATAL CARE (ANC):

*Systematic supervision of a woman during pregnancy is called antenatal care.

*The aims of antenatal care are 

1)To optimise maternal and fetal health,

2) To offer women maternal and fetal screening, 

3)To make medical or social interventions available to women where indicated

4)To improve women's experience of pregnancy and birth 

5) To prepare women for motherhood whatever their risk status.

*The  objectives of antenatal care are:-

The main objective is to ensure a normal pregnancy with delivery of a healthy baby from a healthy mother.

Other objectives are:

1. Maintenance of health of mother during pregnancy

2. Identification of high risk cases and appropriate management

3. Prevent development of complications

4. Decrease maternal and infant mortality and morbidity

5. Remove the stress and worries of the mother regarding the delivery process

6. Teach the mother about child care, nutrition, sanitation and hygiene

7. Advice about family planning.