By Team Ayurved Sutra
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Prenatal Care: A Must for Mother-to-be
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that in 2015 around 830 women died every day from problems in pregnancy and childbirth. Most of these deaths were due to lack of proper care during pregnancy and childbirth.
Prenatal care, also known as antenatal care is the routine health control of presumed healthy pregnant women without symptoms (screening), in order to diagnose diseases or complicating obstetric conditions without symptoms, and to provide information about lifestyle, pregnancy and delivery. Its goal is to provide regular check-ups that allow doctors or midwives to treat and prevent potential health problems throughout the course of the pregnancy and to promote healthy lifestyle changes that benefit both mother and child.
Full article in Ayurved Sutra Vol. 07 Issue 01
