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Your Pregnancy Guide

Content

I. Practical Information

Information on Antenatal Service

• Antenatal Service in Maternal and Child Health Centres
• Maternity Protection /Statutory Paternity Leave 

Health Advice

• Prevention of Infectious Diseases (Rubella, Chickenpox and Fifth Disease) During Pregnancy
• Single dose Double protection - Pregnant women receive seasonal influenza vaccination
• Protect your babies from Pertussis
• Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
• Prevention of Vector-borne Diseases
• Zika Virus Infection
• Travel in Pregnancy
• Warning Signs During Pregnancy
• Information on Attendance / Sick Leave Certificate for Antenatal and Postnatal Clients

II. Early Pregnancy

Points to Note

• First Antenatal Visit
• What is Glucosuria?
• What is Proteinuria?
• Antenatal Blood Investigations
• Mean Cell Volume & Thalassaemia
• Antenatal HIV Testing – the Concern of an Expectant Mother
• What Do You Know about Prenatal Diagnosis?
• Prenatal Screening for Down Syndrome

Health Advice

• Foetal Development in Early Pregnancy
• Minor Ailments in Early Pregnancy and Their Management
• Breast Changes During Pregnancy
• Create the Smoke-free Environment, the Starting Line of Healthy Life
• Oral Health for the Expectant Mother
• Miscarriage
• Management of Miscarriage

III. Middle Pregnancy

Points to Note

Health Advice

• Foetal Development in Middle Pregnancy
• Minor Ailments in Middle Pregnancy and Their Management
  • Leg Cramps
  • Varicose Veins
  • Foot Pain
  • Neck, Shoulder and Back Pain
  • Haemorrhoid (Piles)
  • Skin Problems
• Care for Pelvic Girdle Pain
• Pre-eclampsia
• Baby's Movements
• How to Deal With Painful or Itchy Vulva?
• What is Vaginal Candidiasis Infection?
• Antenatal and Postnatal Mental Health
• Healthy Sex Life Before & After Childbirth

IV. Late Pregnancy

Points to Note

• Prevention of Neonatal Group B Streptococcus Infection

Health Advice

• Foetal Development in Late Pregnancy
• Minor Ailments in Late Pregnancy and Their Management

V. Preparation for Parenthood

• Preparation for Parenthood

Health Advice

• Prepare the Bag for Delivery
• Breastfeeding
• Preparation for Your Newborn
• Providing a safe environment for your baby

VI. Post Delivery

Health Advice

• Postnatal Care and Family Planning
• Contraceptive Knowledge Everybody Should Know
• Postnatal Exercise
• Wrist and Hand Pain
• Pelvic Floor Exercise
• How Postpartum Mothers Cope with Stress?

VII. Healthy Eating During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

• 10 Key points for Healthy Eating During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
• Nutrients that Are Important for You and Your Baby
• Healthy Eating During Pregnancy
  • Meal Plan for a Balanced Diet
  • Vegetarian Eating during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
  • Healthy Snacks
  • Practise Healthy Eating When Dining Out
  • Myths of Food Restriction During Pregnancy
• Foods to Avoid When Pregnant or Trying to Get Pregnant
• Food Safety and Personal Hygiene
• Staying Physically Active During Pregnancy
• Weight Gain During Pregnancy
• Eating Well for Lactating Mothers

VIII. Audio-visual Resources

• Antenatal Care, Healthy Eating for Pregnant Women
• Antenatal and Postnatal Exercises
• Child Care
• Breastfeeding

IX. Family Health Service-Public Talks

X. Useful Websites and Telephone Numbers

XI. Reminder