Definition
An intentional encounter between a pregnant woman and a midwife or doctor to assess and improve maternal and fetal well-being throughout pregnancy and prior to labour.
Comments
Context:
An antenatal care visit may occur in the following clinical settings:
- antenatal outpatients clinic
- specialist outpatient clinic
- general practitioner surgery
- obstetrician private room
- community health centre
- rural and remote health clinic
- independent midwife practice setting including home of pregnant female
References
CPIU (Clinical Practice Improvement Unit) 2006. 3Centre consensus guidelines on antenatal care. Melbourne:3Centres Collaboration.
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