Under Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), which of the following correctly describes the day and minimum investigations mandated?

• A Every Friday; haemoglobin, blood pressure, weight, urine protein/sugar, abdominal examination
• B Every Monday; blood glucose, lipid profile, ECG
• C First day of each trimester; complete blood count, fasting glucose, HbA1c
• D 9th of every month; haemoglobin, blood pressure, weight, urine protein/sugar, abdominal and ultrasound examination ✓

Explanation

PMSMA (launched 2016) provides free, assured, comprehensive antenatal care on the 9th of every month to pregnant women in their 2nd/3rd trimester at government health facilities. Mandated minimum package includes haemoglobin, blood pressure measurement, weight, urine protein and glucose examination, abdominal examination, and opportunistic ultrasound where available. The scheme aims to ensure a minimum of one quality antenatal checkup.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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