Description
Monitor the normal progression of pregnancy and development of foetus by prescribing regular check-ups for prevention, detection and treatment of health problems throughout the course of the pregnancy.
Alternative labels
monitor progression of the pregnancy
provide prenatal care
offer pre-natal care
provide antenatal care
provide pre-birth care
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Provide pre-natal care is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Maternity support worker: Maternity support workers work together in a team with midwives and health professionals within the occupational fields of nursing and midwifery. They assist midwives and women in childbirth by providing the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, assist births and assist in providing care for the new-born.
Midwife: Midwives assist women in childbirth by providing the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, conduct births and provide care for the new-born. They advise on health, preventive measures, preparation for parenthood, detection of complications in mother and child, accessing of medical care, promoting normal birth and carrying out emergency measures.
Optional skill
Provide pre-natal care is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Provide pre-natal care – ESCO
