Knowra Prenatal care Prenatal care Prenatal care is health care provided during pregnancy to monitor the health of the pregnant person and fetus, identify risks, and support healthy outcomes.
Antenatal visit : A scheduled clinical appointment during pregnancy to assess health, pregnancy progress, and care needs. These visits organize prenatal assessments and adapt care to each stage of pregnancy.
Prenatal care schedule : The timing and frequency of routine health visits and assessments during pregnancy. Visit schedules determine when monitoring and screening typically occur.
Maternal mortality : The death of a person during pregnancy or within a defined period after its end from a pregnancy-related cause. Effective pregnancy care can prevent, detect, or manage conditions that contribute to maternal deaths.
Preconception care : Health care before pregnancy that addresses health conditions, risks, and preparation for conception. It acts before pregnancy begins, unlike care delivered during pregnancy.
Prenatal screening : Tests that estimate the chance of fetal conditions or identify pregnancy-related health risks. Screening can flag risks that need diagnostic testing or changes in care.
High-risk pregnancy : A pregnancy with increased likelihood of complications affecting the pregnant person, fetus, or both. Additional monitoring or specialist care may be needed when risks are elevated.
Preterm birth : Birth occurring before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. Prenatal care can identify some risks and support interventions that reduce adverse outcomes.
Intrapartum care : Clinical care provided during labor and childbirth. It begins with labor, marking the transition from prenatal care to birth care.
Prenatal diagnosis : Testing used to determine whether a fetus has a particular genetic, structural, or other condition. Diagnostic tests may follow screening results and inform pregnancy management.
Maternal-fetal medicine : The medical subspecialty focused on managing complex pregnancies and fetal conditions. Specialists provide consultation or ongoing care for complicated pregnancies.
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