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It is a period for the mother to use expert advice of the gynaecologist and health care during Pregnancy. The main objectives are:- Maintenance of mothers health Decrease Maternal and Infant Mortality Identification of High risk cases and appropriate management. Remove the stress and worries of the mother to be. You should take your first appointment between 4 to 8 weeks of Pregnancy. First Appointment: An ultrasonography will be done to ensure that everything is safe. Investigations to screen for chromosomal disorders like Down’s syndrome, as well as well being. I shall prescribe vitamins and medications for your pregnancy. I shall also examine you every month till your 7th month and then more often thereafter. The Second Trimester I shall be checking your weight, changes in your body and your baby’s development. Medicine will be prescribed for the nutrition of the baby and you. Anomaly screening shall be performed to check baby’s growth. Third Trimester This is a very important period where I will examine you every 15 days. I shall discuss with you whether you want a painless labour or C- section and other topics to prepare you for your childbirth. It is a period of great happiness.

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