Perinatal Care
Perinatal care is a range of medical care and services provided to pregnant women and their newborn babies during their pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the postpartum period. Perinatal care is of critical importance as it promotes healthy outcomes for both mother and baby, and can even mitigate the risks of preterm birth, low birth weight and birth defects. Perinatal care consists of prenatal care, labor and delivery care, and postnatal care. Prenatal care includes monitoring of the mother's health during pregnancy, diagnosing and treating any conditions that may arise, and providing regular screenings and other tests. Labor and delivery care focuses on the management of labor, pain relief, and monitoring and treatment of the mother and baby during delivery. Postnatal care is provided to the mother and baby after delivery and focuses on managing the baby's health and helping the mother adjust to her new role as a mother. Perinatal care is essential for the health and wellbeing of both mother and baby, and as such, should be provided for throughout all stages of pregnancy.
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