Physiology of Pregnancy & Antenatal Care · NEET PG Preparation Obstetrics & Gynaecology
According to the Government of India (MOHFW/RCH guidelines), what is the recommended minimum number of antenatal care (ANC) visits for a pregnant wom…
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According to the Government of India (MOHFW/RCH guidelines), what is the recommended minimum number of antenatal care (ANC) visits for a pregnant woman?
- A.One visit
- B.Two visits
- C.Three visits
- D.Four visitsCorrect answer
Solution
Historically, WHO and Indian guidelines recommended a minimum of 4 ANC visits (at 12, 26, 32, and 36 weeks). Although WHO updated its guidelines in 2016 to recommend 8 contacts, the standard national program guidelines (and classic Indian exam expectations) emphasize at least 4 comprehensive antenatal visits for a normal pregnancy.
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