Title: Medical Care During Pregnancy (for Parents) - Nemours KidsHealth
Headings: Medical Care During Pregnancy
Medical Care During Pregnancy
Why Is Prenatal Care Important?
How Can I Find Prenatal Care?
Routine Visits and Testing
Prenatal Tests
Common Pregnancy Concerns
Diet and Weight Gain
What Else Should I Know?
OTC Medicines
Food Safety
Vaccines
Physical Changes of Pregnancy
Talking to Your Health Care Provider

Content: Medical Care During Pregnancy (for Parents) - Nemours KidsHealth
Medical Care During Pregnancy
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en español Atención médica durante el embarazo
Why Is Prenatal Care Important? Prenatal care is health care that a woman gets while pregnant. Going early and  regularly for prenatal care can help moms-to-be — and their babies — stay healthy. Regular care lets doctors find and deal with any problems as soon as possible. It's important to start prenatal care as early as possible — ideally, before a  woman even becomes pregnant. How Can I Find Prenatal Care? Pregnant women usually are cared for by: obstetricians: doctors who specialize in pregnancy and childbirth
obstetricians/gynecologists (OB/GYNs): doctors who specialize in pregnancy and  childbirth, as well as women's health care
family practitioners: