Title: First Prenatal Visit Tests
Headings: Tests at Your First Prenatal Visit
Tests at Your First Prenatal Visit
What is a prenatal visit?
When should I schedule my first prenatal visit?
What tests can I expect at the first prenatal visit?
Confirmatory pregnancy test
Due date
Medical history
Physical exam
Blood tests
What else can I expect at the first prenatal visit?
What about after the first prenatal visit?

Content: First Prenatal Visit Tests
Parenthood
Pregnancy
Tests at Your First Prenatal Visit
Medically reviewed by Devan McGuinness — Written by Lauren Reed-Guy on August 1, 2016
Scheduling your first visit
Tests
The first visit
Next steps
What is a prenatal visit? Prenatal care is the medical care you receive during pregnancy. Prenatal care visits start early on in your pregnancy and continue regularly until you deliver the baby. They typically include a physical exam, a weight check, and various tests. The first visit is designed to confirm your pregnancy, verify your general health, and find out if you have any risk factors that may affect your pregnancy. Even if you have been pregnant before, prenatal visits are still very important. Every pregnancy is different. Regular prenatal care will reduce the chance of complications during your pregnancy and can protect both your health and your infant’s health. Read on to learn more about how to schedule your first visit and what each test means for you and your baby. When should I schedule my first prenatal visit?