MBBS · Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Antenatal care

Antenatal care monitors maternal and fetal well-being, identifies risks, supports informed choices and coordinates ongoing pregnancy care across visits.

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Antenatal care — learning map

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LABELED RELATIONSHIP MAP · SCHEMATIC, NOT TO SCALEPregnancy datingestablish gestational ageMaternal assessmenthealth before and during pregnancyFetal monitoringgrowth and developmentCommunication and planningcontinuity of careAntenatal careKEY RELATIONSHIPS

Original schematic relationship map for this topic; relationships are organized for study, not intended as an anatomical depiction or a diagnostic algorithm.

Concept 01

Pregnancy dating

Menstrual history and appropriately timed ultrasound contribute to dating; documentation supports interpretation of growth and testing.

Concept 02

Maternal assessment

Review medical conditions, medicines, symptoms, blood pressure, nutrition and relevant laboratory studies according to local antenatal guidance.

Concept 03

Fetal monitoring

Ultrasound and other assessments may evaluate fetal anatomy, growth and well-being according to gestational timing and risk profile.

Concept 04

Communication and planning

Discuss pregnancy-related warning symptoms, childbirth options, vaccination and support needs using shared decision-making and local services.

Education / safety note: Antenatal testing schedules and treatment must follow the current national, institutional and patient-specific guidance.

Reference and next reading

Explore the original curriculum and publisher-hosted resources for full-depth reading; this note is an original schematic introduction, not an exhaustive chapter.

Official / publisher source: NMC official CBME Curriculum 2024 and current regulations index ↗Official / publisher source: NCBI Bookshelf ↗Official / publisher source: PubMed ↗