Monitoring and health promotion support of a woman during pregnancy is called "prenatal care". According to the World Health Organization (WHO), what is the minimum number of prenatal visits that is recommended?

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Important objectives of prenatal care are to promote health status of the pregnant woman (through proper nutrition and health habits), monitor status of fetal development, prepare for delivery, and prepare for care of the newborn. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that at least four prenatal care visits occur; the recommended time frame is:
1) first prenatal visit by 16 weeks
2) second prenatal visit by 26 weeks
3) third prenatal vist by 32 weeks
4) fourth prenatal visit by 36 weeks

Monitoring and Health Promotion Support of a Woman During Pregnancy