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Nutritional assessment

• Screening for anemia and diabetes

• Supplementing iron and folic acid

• Information, education, and counselling

• Monitoring nutritional status

• Supplementing energy- and nutrient-dense foods

• Management of diabetes, including counselling people with diabetes mellitus

• Promoting exercise

• Iodization of salt

Financial and emotional concerns

 Couples should be aware of maternity coverage provided by their insurance

 Leave benefits

 Stress importance of good family support

 May consult social services

 Emotional issues addressed

Tests

 Physical examination to identify any medical or surgical conditions requiring referred

to members of the multiprotection team.

 Blood pressure measurement

 Cardiac function

 Thyroid function
 Respiratory function

 Review of gastrointestinal activity
 Weight

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