Prenatal care
Prenatal care covers all the medical appointments, screenings, and health guidance you receive from the moment you confirm your pregnancy until you give birth. Regular visits allow your doctor or midwife to monitor your baby's growth, check your blood pressure, run blood and urine tests, and offer scans at key stages. Early care matters because it catches conditions like gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and infections before they become serious. It also gives you a chance to ask questions, discuss your birth plan, and receive advice on nutrition, safe exercise, and warning signs to watch for at home.
What This Means for You
Understanding Prenatal care is an important part of your all pregnancy journey. During pregnancy, your care team will use this term regularly. Being familiar with it means you can ask better questions and feel more confident at your antenatal appointments.
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In Singapore, the subsidised prenatal care package at polyclinics and restructured hospitals covers a standard schedule of visits and screenings, making it accessible for most families under Medisave.
Always consult your healthcare provider for personalised advice.
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