Importance of Early Antenatal Care to Identify High-Risk Pregnancies
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- She said some highly processed foods and certain animal products produced using growth-promoting substances and other chemicals could expose the body to compounds that may interfere with normal reproductive functions.
- Highly processed and packaged foods, as well as some commercially produced animal products, may contain substances that can affect the reproductive system.
- Women with complications such as placenta previa, in which the placenta covers the cervix, may be advised to avoid strenuous activities because of the increased risk of bleeding and other complications.
- She urged pregnant women to attend antenatal clinics early, saying timely care enables healthcare providers to identify high-risk pregnancies before serious complications develop.
- Regular antenatal visits allow healthcare workers to monitor weight gain, blood pressure and urine protein so that dangerous conditions can be detected and managed early,” she said.