{"id":51282,"date":"2024-02-14T04:00:11","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T02:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/healthy-pregnancies-actively-fostered-20240213-3\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T00:20:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T22:20:33","slug":"healthy-pregnancies-actively-fostered-20240213-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/healthy-pregnancies-actively-fostered-20240213-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy pregnancies actively fostered"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The City of Cape Town\u2019s Health Department will observe Pregnancy Awareness Week, from Monday 12 to Friday 16 February, by shining a spotlight on its services at clinics and highlighting basic antenatal care (BANC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe aim of this week is to reduce pregnancy-related complications and the number of negative outcomes during pregnancy for both mother and baby. Pregnant women should begin visiting antenatal care as soon as they know they\u2019re pregnant, within the first three months of their pregnancy or as soon as 12 weeks,\u201d said the City\u2019s Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Patricia van der Ross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Health Department aims to ensure 47% of all expectant women register for BANC before they reach the 14-week mark, and 72% of all expectant women register before they reach 20 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAnother concern our health staff will focus on is teenage pregnancies,\u201d said Van der Ross. \u201cNot only do adolescent pregnancies have a detrimental impact on our nation\u2019s economic growth and productivity, communities and families, but it can disrupt the young mother\u2019s education which puts her future at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-some-of-the-events-at-city-clinic-this-week-include-campaigns-to-raise-awareness-of\">Some of the events at City clinic this week include campaigns to raise awareness of: <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pregnancy-related danger signs and symptoms; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic antenatal care services;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth preparedness, complication readiness and early recognition of danger signs in pregnancy and post delivery <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Management of existing medical conditions which can be aggravated by the pregnancy, such as hypertension, diabetes, infections and anaemia;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-care including nutrition and high standard of hygiene;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information on the role of the father, the male partner and the family;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discussions about the pregnant woman\u2019s mental health;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Healthcare workers will check blood pressure, test urine and the weight of the moms-to-be;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood tests also form part of the precautionary health check, which includes a test for syphilis and HIV;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The healthcare worker will treat any health problems detected, including STIs; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring of your baby\u2019s movements and growth and, depending on the stage of the pregnancy, the health-care worker will refer you for an ultrasound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Expectant mothers are reminded that a healthy diet and exercise, personal hygiene and breast care are paramount. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to be aware that self-medication may harm the baby. However, if you are pregnant, continue taking prescribed medication, including antiretroviral treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pregnant women are advised to abstain from smoking cigarettes, using illegal drugs and drinking alcohol. Pregnant women who are unable to stop taking these substances should talk to the healthcare professional at the antenatal visits. If they are 18 years or older, they can go directly to a clinic offering certified drug and alcohol support programmes. Free drug and alcohol treatment is available at the City\u2019s clinics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you suspect you may be pregnant, visit your nearest clinic for a pregnancy test. Early pregnancy care, before 14 weeks of pregnancy, will ensure that you and your baby are safe and healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The support pregnant women receive during pregnancy from their loved ones is equally important. 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