The impact of prenatal care on reducing pregnancy complications: current approaches and challenges

Abstract

Prenatal care has proven to be crucial in reducing gestational complications and promoting positive outcomes for mothers and newborns. This article discusses current approaches and challenges faced in prenatal care, with a focus on early detection of conditions such as gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, and intrauterine growth restriction. The review highlights the most recent guidelines that guide clinical practice, emphasizing the role of adequate access to prenatal care and evidence-based interventions such as folic acid supplementation and the use of advanced technologies in fetal monitoring. Challenges related to adherence to prenatal care, especially in resource-limited settings, are also discussed, reinforcing the need for public health policies that promote equitable access to prenatal care.