Title: What is prenatal care and why is it important? | NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Headings: What is prenatal care and why is it important?
What is prenatal care and why is it important?
Pre-Pregnancy Care
Prenatal Care
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Content: What is prenatal care and why is it important? | NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
What is prenatal care and why is it important? En Español
Having a healthy pregnancy is one of the best ways to promote a healthy birth. Getting early and regular prenatal care improves the chances of a healthy pregnancy. This care can begin even before pregnancy with a pre-pregnancy care visit to a health care provider. Pre-Pregnancy Care
A pre-pregnancy care visit can help women take steps toward a healthy pregnancy before they even get pregnant. Women can help to promote a healthy pregnancy and birth of a healthy baby by taking the following steps before they become pregnant: 1
Develop a plan for their reproductive life. Increase their daily intake of folic acid (one of the B vitamins) to at least 400 micrograms. 2
Make sure their immunizations are up to date.