ANC is care provided to the pregnant women throughout her pregnancy so that the mother and baby are safe.

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-         Antenatal visit - It is recommended that the pregnant women see the doctor one’s her period is missed (pregnancy test is positive)

-         In the 1st trimester (up to 12 weeks) the women should visit the doctor monthly unless she is having some complications

-         In the 2nd trimester (13 weeks to 28 weeks) the women can visit the doctor every month.

-         After 28 weeks to 36 weeks ANC visit should be every 15 days

-         After 36 weeks to 40 weeks weekly ANC check-up is required

 

·        ANC also helps to identify high risk pregnancies and detected complication in mother and foetus easily

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Some common complications of pregnancy include: