Who Anc Visit Schedule?
According to “The Who Fanc Model”, the Timely Anc Visits Refer to the 1St Anc Visit Between 8–12 Weeks of Pregnancy, the 2Nd Anc Visit Between 24–26 Weeks, the...
According to “the WHO FANC model”, the timely ANC visits refer to the 1st ANC visit between 8–12 weeks of pregnancy, the 2nd ANC visit between 24–26 weeks, the 3rd ANC visit at 32nd week, and the 4th ANC Visit between 36–38 weeks of gestation [43].
WHO recommended ANC visits?
- estimate gestational age.
- detect fetal anomalies and multiple pregnancies.
- enhance the maternal pregnancy experience.
What is antenatal care and its schedule?
Every woman in the reproductive age group should be encouraged to visit her health provider if she believes she is pregnant. Ideally, the first visit should take place within 12 weeks. Second visit - Between 14 and 26 weeks. Third visit - Between 28 and 34 weeks. Fourth visit - Between 36 weeks and term.