• Purpose: Prenatal care focuses on monitoring the health of the mother and the developing fetus throughout pregnancy.
• Activities: Regular check-ups, ultrasounds, and screenings help detect and address any potential issues. Healthcare providers offer guidance on nutrition, exercise, and overall well-being during pregnancy.

2. Labor and Delivery Care:

• Purpose: Care during labor and delivery is aimed at ensuring a safe and positive childbirth experience.
• Activities: Monitoring labor progress, providing pain management options, and addressing any complications that may arise. Healthcare providers, including obstetricians, midwives, and labor and delivery nurses, play crucial roles.

3. Postpartum Care:

• Purpose: Postpartum care focuses on the recovery of the mother and the well-being of the newborn.
• Activities: Monitoring the physical and emotional health of the mother, providing support with breastfeeding, and addressing any postpartum concerns. Regular postpartum check-ups help identify and manage any complications.

4. Midwifery Care:

• Role: Certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) or midwives provide personalized care, emphasizing a holistic and natural approach to childbirth.
• Activities: Midwives may provide prenatal care, attend childbirth, and offer postpartum support. They often focus on promoting a positive birth experience.

5. Obstetric Care:

• Role: Obstetricians are medical doctors specializing in pregnancy and childbirth.
• Activities: Obstetricians provide prenatal care, assist with labor and delivery, and offer medical interventions when necessary. They manage high-risk pregnancies and perform cesarean sections when needed.

6. Neonatal Care:

• Purpose: Neonatal care focuses on the health and well-being of newborns.
• Activities: Pediatricians or neonatologists assess the baby’s health, provide vaccinations, and address any medical concerns. Neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) offer specialized care for premature or critically ill newborns.

7. Breastfeeding Support:

• Role: Lactation consultants and healthcare providers offer support to mothers with breastfeeding.
• Activities: Providing guidance on breastfeeding techniques, addressing common breastfeeding challenges, and ensuring proper infant nutrition.

8. Educational Classes:

• Purpose: Maternity care often includes educational classes for expectant parents.
• Activities: Classes cover topics such as childbirth preparation, breastfeeding, newborn care, and postpartum wellness. They empower parents with knowledge and skills for a healthy pregnancy and early parenthood.

9. Emotional and Mental Health Support: – Role: Mental health professionals provide support for the emotional well-being of expectant and new mothers. – Activities: Offering counseling, addressing postpartum depression or anxiety, and promoting mental wellness during the perinatal period.

10. Supportive Services: – Role: Doulas and other supportive services enhance the birthing experience. 

– Activities: Doulas provide emotional and physical support during labor and childbirth, offering comfort measures and advocacy for the mother’s preferences.