Usually the named midwife becomes the woman's advocate, being responsible for meeting her needs. Advocacy is central to good care and professional practice. A test carried out during or after 15 weeks of pregnancy for fetal abnormality. The test involves the removal of a small amount of fluid from the amniotic sac by aspiration through the abdominal wall, for diagnostic purposes. Antenatal Care Care of women during pregnancy by professionals in order to detect, predict, prevent and manage problems with women or their unborn babies.
Care also includes education, advice and support.
The measuring and evaluation of care against agreed standards with a view to improving practice and care delivery. The use of ultrasound scanning to assess fetal well-being. A woman's written record of her preferences for her care during pregnancy, labour and childbirth. An operation where the baby is delivered through an incision through the abdominal and uterine walls. Cardiotocograph A test of fetal well-being and uterine contractions.