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. 2013 Jan 15;8(1):e53747. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0053747

Table 1. WHO-recommended procedures for ANC [1].

Essential Situational
Confirmation of pregnancy HIV testing and counselling
Detection of problems complicating pregnancy (e.g., anaemia, hypertensive disorders, bleeding, malpresentations, multiple pregnancy) Intermittent preventive treatment of malaria (IPT) and promotion of insecticide treated nets (ITN)
Respond to other reported complaints Deworming
Tetanus immunization, anaemia prevention and control (iron and folic acid supplementation) Assessment of female genital mutilation (FGM)
Information and counselling on self-care at home, nutrition, safer sex, breastfeeding, family planning, healthy lifestyle
Birth planning, advice on danger signs and emergency preparedness
Recording and reporting
Monitoring of progress of pregnancy and assessment of maternal and foetal well-being
Syphilis testing