The reasoning: ANC models
| Model | Contacts |
|---|---|
| India (MoHFW) | Minimum 4 ANC visits: 1st within 12 weeks (registration); 2nd 14–26 weeks; 3rd 28–34 weeks; 4th 36 weeks–term |
| WHO (2016) | Minimum 8 contacts: 1 in the first trimester (up to 12 weeks), 2 in the second (20, 26 weeks), 5 in the third (30, 34, 36, 38, 40 weeks) |