Antenatal care means seeing a health worker during pregnancy, even when you feel fine.
These visits catch problems early: high blood pressure, anaemia, infection, and diabetes in pregnancy.
At each visit you get your blood pressure checked, your belly measured, and medicine to prevent malaria and anaemia.
Aim for at least eight contacts through the pregnancy. Start early, in the first three months.
Bring your card to every visit and to delivery, so every health worker knows your story.