Antenatal Care

• Change in diet:

  • More proteins → growth of foetus
  • Slightly more fat → the new cells’ cell membrane
  • More vitamin C and D → blood vessel walls and bones
  • Iron → haemoglobin
  • Calcium → growth of bones and teeth
• Guidance on motherhood is provided
• Checks on foetus and mother provided including: weight check, blood tests, urine tests, blood pressure checks, ultrasound scanning etc.