Question 2
(a) Explain the term postnatal care. [3 marks]
(b)State five functions of an antenatal clinic [5 marks]
Observation
This question was attempted by many candidates and they performed well in it.
The expected answers are:
(a) Postnatal care
consist of all the measures/cares; given after safe delivery of the baby; to ensure good health of both mother and the baby; for the first six weeks after delivery.
(b) Functions of the antenatal clinic
- Confirmation of pregnancy;
- Immunization;
- Provision of regular medical examination/medication;
- Recording medical history of the mother;
- Review of unsuspected illness/assess the health status of mother and foetus;
- Checking for the correct positioning of foetus in preparation for delivery;
- Encouraging family interaction/bonding;
- Preventing child and maternal mortality;
- Preventing unwanted pregnancy;
- Educating on safe parenting ie. feeding, personal hygiene.