Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 1-6, January 2010

Routine antenatal management at the booking clinic

Andrew CG Breeze MA MB MRCOG is a Subspecialty Trainee, Fetal & Maternal Medicine at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK

Lucy H Kean MA DM MRCOG is a Consultant Obstetrician (Subspecialist Fetal and Maternal Medicine) at the Nottingham University Hospitals, Nottingham, UK

Abstract 

Antenatal care has been the subject of much interest, both medical and political, since its inception at the beginning of the 20th century. Evidence-based guidelines are now influencing the content and conduct of antenatal care, and of screening for pregnancy complications – both maternal and fetal.

This review assesses those aspects of antenatal management at the booking visit that are considered routine for every pregnant woman, identifying areas of proven benefit.

Keywords: antenatal booking clinic, problem free pregnancy, pregnancy complications, routine antenatal care, screening

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PII: S1751-7214(09)00185-7

doi:10.1016/j.ogrm.2009.10.007

Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 1-6, January 2010

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