Antenatal

an-tee-NAY-tuhl /ˌæntiˈneɪtəl/

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What it really means

Means "before birth" — antenatal care is the free NHS care you get during pregnancy: midwife appointments, scans and antenatal classes. Contact your GP surgery or local midwife service as soon as you know you are pregnant.

Chinese explanation

产前：antenatal意为"出生前"——产前护理是孕期免费的NHS服务，包括助产士产检、B超和产前课程。确认怀孕后应尽早联系GP诊所或当地助产士服务。

Example conversation

A: I've just found out I'm pregnant. What do I do first? B: Contact your GP surgery — they'll set up your antenatal care with a midwife.

A：我刚发现自己怀孕了，第一步该做什么？ B：联系你的GP诊所——他们会为你安排助产士负责的产前护理。

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