Title: Prenatal Care: Why It Is Important | My Family Birth Center
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Loretta Shupe, CPM, RN, BSN
The Importance of Prenatal Care
What is Prenatal Care?
Minimize Risk of Complications
Ensure Proper Nutrition is Attained
Everyone is Different
How Often to Obtain Prenatal Care Visits
Proper Preparation and Information
Catch Problems Early On

Content: Natal” means birth or giving birth. The necessary prenatal services are the care that a future mother receives during pregnancy. Receiving the proper prenatal services is important because it can help to improve the health of the woman and the fetus. It is also capable of minimizing the potential for complications for the future infant. What is Prenatal Care? Prenatal care is the necessary medical care that a woman receives during pregnancy. There are many benefits to obtaining proper prenatal care. This care can ensure the healthiest pregnancy possible for the woman, as well as the fetus and future infant. These services ensure that the woman has all of the necessary information to care for herself during this time. Services during pregnancy can help minimize a wide array of complications and help to prepare the woman for the upcoming birth.