Improving the quality and coverage of antenatal care globally

Antenatal care (ANC) is typically provided by skilled health-care professionals to ensure the best health conditions for mother and baby during pregnancy. ANC typically includes identification of risk factors, prevention and management of pregnancy-related or concurrent diseases, and health education and health promotion. ANC can reduce maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality through detection and treatment of complications, as well as identifying women and girls at increased risk of developing complications during labour and childbirth. Projects are available for postgraduate research students to work with the Global Women’s and Newborn’s Health Group on this topic at the Burnet Institute in Melbourne. Available projects include: · Assessing international guidelines on non-communicable disease management in pregnancy · Evaluating the intake of Vitamin D during pregnancy globally · Understanding women's values and preferences associated with calcium supplementation prior to and during pregnancy · Evaluating the intake of fish oil during pregnancy globally