Antenatal care in Australia: what is it and why it’s important?

The latest statistics show that in Australia, just over three quarters of women attended antenatal care within the first 14 weeks of pregnancy. Health practitioners say that starting antenatal check-ups early in the pregnancy can make a significant difference. So, why is it important

Pregnant Women who don’t speak English can have an interpreter during antenatal consultation. Source: Getty / sturti

This episode of Settlement Guide looks at Antenatal care in Australia: what is it and why it’s important?