prenatal care
[priː'neɪtəl kɛr]
noun
cuidados pré-natais
1. Medical care and monitoring provided to a pregnant woman before childbirth to ensure the health of both mother and fetus
Regular prenatal care appointments help detect potential complications early.
As consultas regulares de cuidados pré-natais ajudam a detectar complicações potenciais no início.
2. A comprehensive program including physical examinations, ultrasounds, blood tests, and health education during pregnancy
Prenatal care includes vitamins, screenings, and counseling for expectant mothers.
Os cuidados pré-natais incluem vitaminas, exames e aconselhamento para gestantes.
In Brazil, prenatal care (cuidados pré-natais) is an important component of the public health system (SUS - Sistema Único de Saúde), with free services for pregnant women. Regular prenatal care is culturally emphasized as essential for ensuring healthy pregnancies and reducing maternal and infant mortality rates. In the USA, access to prenatal care varies significantly by socioeconomic status and insurance coverage, making it a topic of ongoing public health discussion.
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