Screening for clinical problems
In later pregnancy, the routine antenatal care of women with
problem-free pregnancies is geared towards detection of clinical
problems. This is so that investigations and, if necessary, treatment
can be offered. This usually involves referring the woman
to the hospital so that an obstetrician can be involved. The main
aims of routine antenatal care in later pregnancy are to detect the
common and treatable disorders of pregnancy. National policy
regarding screening for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has
changed significantly recently in the light of new evidence.