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An antepartum condition is a condition occurring or existing before birth; the prenatal period; antenatal care.
Credit: Buero Monaco Taxi Getty Images. Nursing Crib asserts that during the antepartum period, the health needs of the mother and unborn baby are evaluated. Patient education and communication with a doctor is also encouraged for a woman during the prenatal period. The gestational age is also calculated at this time, so the mother has an idea of when the baby will be born. A woman may need special care during the antepartum period.