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What is Ideal number of antenatal visits : and explain in detail?
Ans. is a i.e. 12-14 Schedule for antenatal visits in India : Monthly visits upto 28 weeks. Two weekly visit between 28 and 36 weeks. Weekly visit from 36 weeks onwards This means a total of 12-15 visits. WHO recommends atleast 4 visits : 1st at - 16 weeks 2nd at - 24-28 weeks 3rd at - 32 weeks 4th at - 36 weeks As per Indian scenario - minimum 3 visits are essential; 1st at - 20 weeks (or as soon as pregnancy is known) 2nd - 32 weeks 3rd - 36 weeks The first visit that a woman makes to a health care facility is called the booking visit. A booked case is one that has atleast 3 visits with at least two in the last trimester.