Table 4.
Simulation of client education and counselling along focused ANC guidelines.
| Issue of counselling | Time (in min) |
| Process of pregnancy and its complications | 02:10 |
| diet and nutrition | 02:20 |
| rest and exercise in pregnancy | 01:00 |
| personal hygiene | 01:40 |
| danger signs in pregnancy | 03:00 |
| use of drugs in pregnancy | 01:00 |
| effects of STI/HIV/AIDS | 00:30 |
| Voluntary counselling and testing for HIV* | 01:00 |
| Care of breasts and breast feeding | 00:20 |
| symptoms/signs of labour | 01:10 |
| plans of delivery | 01:20 |
| plans for postpartum care | 00:30 |
| family planning | 03:20 |
| harmful habits | 00:20 |
| schedule of return visit | 00:20 |
| time for any other questions | 01:00 |
| TOTAL | 21:00 |
* Here, the client was only informed about the option of voluntary counselling and testing and was encouraged to accept the offer. No actual counselling and testing was undertaken