Healthcare Delivery, Maternity Counselling: Exploring Pre-natal Service in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital Calabar, Cross River State
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https://doi.org/10.67224/ioasdjbms.2025.v02i03.002Keywords:
Healthcare delivery, Maternity Counseling, pre-natal service, prenatal education, health promotion, risk assessment, emotional supportAbstract
This study explores the significance of prenatal service and maternity counseling in enhancing maternal and child health outcome. Prenatal care is a critical component of health care delivery, providing expectant mothers with essential medical care, education and support. Effective maternity counseling empowers women to make informed decision about their health pregnancy and childbirth. The university of Calabar teaching hospital (UCTH) in Calabar in Nigeria, offer comprehensive prenatal service, including maternity counseling, as part of its healthcare delivery package. University of Calabar runs specialized clinics, including a prenatal clinic, where expectant mothers receive care and counseling from experienced healthcare professionals. Prenatal services and maternity counseling are vital component of healthcare delivery, contributing to improve maternal and child health outcome. By prioritizing these services, healthcare provider can promote healthy pregnancies empower expectant mothers, and foster positive birth experiences. Informing expectant mother about pregnancy, childbirth and parenting. Identifying potentials complication and developing strategies for migration.
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