Himachal Pradesh releases protocol for Maternal Health during the pandemic

Written By Sharon Mathew

On 10th May, 2021 the Government of Himachal Pradesh released a protocol regarding essential health services in respect of Maternal health. Some of these protocols have been reproduced below-

  1. All pregnant women should be subject to routine Ante-Natal Check-up (ANC) as per the following schedule

    • 1st visit: within 12 weeks-preferable as soon as pregnancy is suspected

    • 2nd visit- Between 14 weeks and 26 weeks

    • 3rd visit: Between 28 and 34 weeks

    • 4th visit: Between 36 weeks and term

  2. Additional ANC visit may be planned at the discretion of the maternal care provider, if there are any specific symptoms or danger signs related to pregnancy. The content of the ANC will be as per already laid down guidelines.

Sharon Mathew
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