Handbook of Antenatal Care

Section 1 - Changing Times in Antenatal Care

• History of Antenatal Care
• Aim and Structure of Antenatal Care in Developing World
• Changing Pyramid of Antenatal Care
• Preconception Care

Section 2 - Screening in Antenatal Care - Current Recommendations

• Screening for Anemia and Hemoglobinopathies
• Screening for Diabetes Mellitus
• Screening for Thyroid Disorders
• Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infection
• Screening for Down Syndrome

Section 3 - Imaging in Antenatal Care

• Ultrasound in Nine Month -When, Why and How
• Anomaly Scan - Technique and Communication
• Color Doppler Studies in Antenatal Care - Technique and Interpretation
• Ultrasound of Placenta and Cord
• Ultrasound in Multifetal Pregnancy

Section 4 - Management of Common Problems

• Tackling Common Complaints in Pregnancy
• Vaginal Discharge in Pregnancy
• Pain in Abdomen in Pregnancy
• Fever in Pregnancy
• Clinical Approach to First and Second Trimester Bleeding in Pregnancy

Section 5 - What Next - Time to Act

• Woman Rh Negative
• Hepatitis B Positive in any Partner
• HIV Positive in any Partner
• Interpretation of TORCH Test
• Impaired Glucose Tolerance Test

Section 6 - Promotive Antenatal Care

• Nutrition and Nutrient in Pregnancy
• Vaccination in Pregnancy
• Dos and Donts in Pregnancy
• Prescribing in Pregnancy
• Positive Pregnancy Experience - WHO Update

Section 7 - Manage the Risk Situation

• Anemia
• Hypertension
• Pre-Term Labor
• Growth Discrepancy in Fetus

Section 8 - Social Obstetrics

• Care of Breast and Promoting Breast Feeding
• Birth Preparedness - It Matters
• Contraception - Is it Right Time

Section 9 - 21st Century Antenatal Care - Special Issues in Special Times

• Respectful Maternity Care
• Antenatal Care in Women Conceived with Assisted Reproductive Technology
• Surgical Intervention in Antenatal Period
• E-Technology for Antenatal Care
• Quiz