Learning outcomes

After completing this session, you should be able to:

• Define and use correctly the keywords given in the session.
• Discuss the principles of focused antenatal care.
• Distinguish the difference between FANC and the traditional approach.
• Describe the schedule, objectives and procedures covered in each of the four FANC visits.
• Provide advice regarding birth preparedness and the equipment needed by a pregnant woman.
• Summarise key aspects of complication readiness and emergency planning as well as the necessity of blood donors and writing a referral note.