LESSON 3: Aims of antenatal \history taking

INTRODUCTION
To assess the health status of the mother and foetus,there is the need for the woman to attend antenatal clinic regularily.

LESSON CONTENT
Ante-Natal Care

It is the health care and education given during pregnancy.They are rendered in hospitals, clinics and private maternity homes.

Aims:
 * To promote and maintain the physical mental and social health of mother and baby.
 * To detect conditions arising during pregnancy.
 * To ensure the delivery of a full term healthy baby.
 * To help prepare the mother to breast feed successfully.

Standard schedule: In Ghana a pregnant woman is expected to visit the clinic at least four times throughout the period. From one month-28weeks monthly from 28th -36th week – every two weeks From 36th week till delivery – weekly
 * History taking
 * Social history: name, address, age, marital status, occupation, religion.
 * Family history: twins in family, diabetes hypertension, mental illness.
 * Surgical history: any operation done. Obstetric history – number of children alive or dead, type of delivery, abortions and history of present pregnancy.
 * Menstrual history – date of last normal menstrual period.

[[practical assignment|Use the antenatal record booklet and practice how to take history with your collegue}}

Tests / Quizzes
Mention the standard schedule. Outline the types of history. State three aims of antenatal.