Prenatal and Postnatal Care
Prenatal care reduces pregnancy risks while increasing the probability of a healthy birth. With the aid of routine prenatal checkups, your doctor can monitor your pregnancy and identify any problems or concerns early on. Postpartum care is essential, even if prenatal care is mostly focused on the first nine months of pregnancy. The postpartum period starts six to eight weeks following delivery of the infant. During this time, the mother goes through a lot of physical and psychological changes as she learns how to care for her child. The three main pillars of postpartum care are appropriate diet, rest, and vaginal care.