Title: What Is Prenatal Care? | Health Care During Pregnancy
Headings: Prenatal Care
Prenatal Care
What is prenatal care?
Why is prenatal care important?
When do I need to start having prenatal care appointments?
How often will I have prenatal care visits?

Content: It helps keep you and your future baby healthy. Why is prenatal care important? Prenatal care is an important part of staying healthy during pregnancy. Your doctor, nurse, or midwife will monitor your future baby’s development and do routine testing to help find and prevent possible problems. These regular checkups are also a great time to learn how to ease any discomfort you may be having, and ask any other questions about your pregnancy and the birth of your future baby. When do I need to start having prenatal care appointments? You can start getting prenatal care as soon as you know you’re pregnant. It’s actually best to see a doctor BEFORE you get pregnant — this is sometimes called pre-pregnancy care or preconception planning. But if that’s not possible, just begin prenatal visits as soon as you can. How often will I have prenatal care visits?