Health Talk on ANC Diet made by Sonal Patel

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j.G COLLEGE OF Nursing,
AHMEDABAD
SUBJECT: obstetric and gynecological nursing
TOPIC : HEALTH TALK ON ANTENATAL CARE
SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY:
Ms. Rekhamol Sidhanar, Ms.Sonal Patel
Assistant Professor, F.Y.M.Sc(N).
J.G College of Nursing, J.G College of Nursing,

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CENTRAL OBJECTIVE
At completion of the health teaching, mothers will be able to understand the meaning and importance of antenatal
care and follow the aspects of antenatal care.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
At completion of the topic, mother will be able to,
 Understand and explain the meaning of antenatal [period.
 Describe and discuss about the meaning of antenatal care.
 Describe the importance of antenatal period.
 Define antenatal care.
 Enumerate different aspects of antenatal care.
 Follow all the aspects of antenatal care.
 Identify the danger signs.
 Rule out the different symptoms which must be reported to the consult doctor as soon as possible.
 Prevent complications by following the routine care aspects.
 Give keep their fetus healthy.

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TIME OBJECTIVES CONTENT
TEACHING /
LEARNING
ACTIVITY
A.V. Aids Used
EVALUATION
1 min Give
introduction
about self and
topic
Self Introduction
Topic introduction
Introducing the
topic using
lecture method
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2 min Explain the
importance of
antenatal
care.
Antenatal care:
Antenatal period is very crucial period
because mother has to keep in mind about
health of both, herself as well as the fetus.
And if proper care is to be provided during
this period then only she can able to give birth
to a healthy baby.
Discussion
What is the
importance of
ante natal
care?
2 min Define
antenatal
care.
Definition:
Care provided to improve the health of the
pregnant woman and her baby by monitoring
the progress of the pregnancy and detecting
and managing any problems.
Discussion
What is the
simple
meaning of
antenatal
care?
2 min Enumerate
important
Important aspects of routine antenatal
care: Discussion
Which are the
different
aspects of

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TIME OBJECTIVES CONTENT
TEACHING /
LEARNING
ACTIVITY
A.V. Aids Used
EVALUATION
aspects of
antenatal care
1. Antenatal registration
2. Minimum three Antenatal checkups
3. TT immunization
4. Hemoglobin estimation
5. Iron and folic acid supplements
6. Regular antenatal examination with
abdominal examination and weight and
blood pressure
7. Antenatal diet
8. Blood test and urine test
9. Report the dangerous signs immediately
Discussion antenatal
care?
5min Describe each
aspect in
detail.
 Antenatal registration:
Antenatal registration is very important. And
it’s the first step of antenatal care. As the
mother gets conform that she is pregnant,
she must have to register her name in
antenatal registration. Registration can be
done at any private or government hospital
or any community health centre or primary
health centre. It should be done as early as
Discussion What is the
ideal period of
the antenatal
registration?

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TIME OBJECTIVES CONTENT
TEACHING /
LEARNING
ACTIVITY
A.V. Aids Used
EVALUATION
5 Min Describe each
aspect in
detail.
possible ideally before 12 weeks of the
pregnancy.
 Minimum three antenatal checkups:
Every antenatal mother has to undergo
through minimum three antenatal checkups
during her whole antenatal period. 1st
to
begin in 2nd
trimester- before 20 weeks and
two in 3rd
trimester. To monitor progress of
pregnancy, detect early medical and
obstetrical dangerous condition and provide
timely treatment.
( weight , blood loss, abdominal examination
for position, fundal height, pallor, fetal heart
sound. Hemoglobin estimation, urine
examination).
 TT immunization:
Injection tetanus gives protection against
tetanus. First dose should be taken as the
pregnancy conforms and second dose should
be taken after one month from the first dose.
Explain about
antenatal
checkup
Minimum
how many
antenatal
visits are
required?
How many
doses of TT
immunization
are required
during
antenatal
period?

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TIME OBJECTIVES CONTENT
TEACHING /
LEARNING
ACTIVITY
A.V. Aids Used
EVALUATION
3 Min Describe each
aspect in
detail.
 Hemoglobin estimation:
Hemoglobin should be checked at every visit
to rule out anemia. Deficiency of iron may
lead to certain congenital anomalies in the
baby like neural tube defect. It also affects
the health of the mother as there will be
more blood loss during delivery so it will be
dangerous for mother’s health also.
 Iron and folic acid supplements:
Iron and folic acid supplements are given to
every antenatal mother. Whose hb level is
more than 10, should be given 30 tablets for
a month, one tablet each day. Hb level
between 7-10 should be provided with 60
tablets for a month, 2 tablets daily. And hb
level less than 6-7 requires special treatment.
The mother should be explained to take these
iron folic acid tablets with curd or lemon juice
Explain about
antenatal
checkup
Explain about
antenatal Table
Why HB
estimation is
necessary
especially in
antenatal
mothers?
What is the
importance of
iron folic acid
tablets among
antenatal
mothers?

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TIME OBJECTIVES CONTENT
TEACHING /
LEARNING
ACTIVITY
A.V. Aids Used
EVALUATION
5 Min Describe each
aspect in
detail.
or any food that contains vitamin c. it will help
in the digestion of the iron and prevents
constipation.
 Regular antenatal examination with
measurement of weight and blood
pressure:
It includes abdominal examination,
measurement of blood pressure, weight,
urine examination. Abdominal examination
gives idea about position of the fetus,
gestational age; hear sound of the fetus etc.
Blood pressure and urine test is to rule out
the pregnancy induced hypertension because
during time of labor it will be harmful for both
the mother and the baby. Weight
measurement gives an idea about an increase
or decrease in the weight of the mother and
from that we can able to identify the growth
of the fetus in utero. During whole antenatal
Explain about
antenatal
checkup
What is the
importance of
regular
antenatal
examination?

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TIME OBJECTIVES CONTENT
TEACHING /
LEARNING
ACTIVITY
A.V. Aids Used
EVALUATION
3 Min Describe
Antenatal
diet.
period there should be an increase of the
weight about 10-12 kg. It’s a good sign of
growth of the baby in the womb.
 Antenatal diet:
During this period, mother requires extra
300-400 kilo calories than normal. It is due to
the nourishment ant requirement of the
fetus. Mother should be advised to take full
balanced diet including high protein, high
calorie, iron rich diet with plenty of fluids and
fibrous diet. Green leafy vegetables are very
useful during this period. Along with vitamins
it’s also gives minerals and other micro
nutrients.
 Blood test and urine test:
This includes screening for the HIV, hepatitis
etc because it harms both and also infect the
Discussion
about
antenatal Diet
Which type of
diet/ food is
helpful in
antenatal
period?

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TIME OBJECTIVES CONTENT
TEACHING /
LEARNING
ACTIVITY
A.V. Aids Used
EVALUATION
baby. This routine blood test and urine test
are also helpful to rule out gestational
diabetes.
2 min Summaries
the topic.
Summary:
Introduction, Definition, Routine antenatal
care
Signs to be reported
Discussion
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Which are the
important
aspects of
antenatal
care?
1 Min Bibliography of
Antenatal Advice.
Bibliography:
1. “Advanced Midwifery Tutor Training”;
Module– 5 ; Academy for nursing
studies, Hyderabad, A.P.; Pg no. : 32 – 38.
2. “Dutta D.C., “textbook of Obstetrics”; 6th
edition; 2004, new central book agency
pvt limited, culcutta,Pp:- 95-113
3. Parulkar Shashank V., “Textbook For
Midwives”; 2nd
edition; 1995; Vohra

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TIME OBJECTIVES CONTENT
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LEARNING
ACTIVITY
A.V. Aids Used
EVALUATION
Bibliography of
Antenatal Advice.
medical publication; Bombay. Pp: 176-
183.
4. World health organization, “antenatal
care : a practical guide”;Department of
reproductive health and research, WHO,
Geneva- 2003.
Websites:
1. www.mercury,com antenatal
care.com
2. www.wikipedia.com routine
antenatal care
3. www.iumg.iu.edu. Antenatal
advice
4. www.google.com antenatal
care.pdf
5. www.wikipedia.com antenatal
care.ppt

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