The objective of prenatal care is to secure the best possible health for the expecting mother, foetus, newborn and family, prevent problems during pregnancy, early detection of any problems and referral to further treatment if necessary.
Emadushoolduse eesmärk on kindlustada lapseootel ema, loote, vastsündinu ja pere parim võimalik tervislik seisund, ennetada rasedusaegseid kõrvalekaldeid, neid varajases etapis avastada ja suunata rase vajadusel edasisele ravile.