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: As the pregnancy progresses, the frequency will increase to one visit every two weeks and eventually weekly visits should be obtained. High-risk pregnancies and possible complications may require more frequent prenatal visits. The necessary visits are determined by your care provider, depending on your specific requirements and situation. Ensuring that you obtain regular prenatal medical visits can help ensure that your prenatal care is as effective as possible. Proper Preparation and Information
Pregnancy can be a complicated process and one of the biggest causes of complications is a lack of information. Obtaining prenatal care is important because it will ensure that you receive the appropriate information that will allow you to be as prepared as possible. Your care provider will be able to provide you with information regarding things that are safe or unsafe to do throughout pregnancy. In many cases, beginning to prepare prior to pregnancy can provide many benefits to the entire process. We will give you all of the information you need to take all of the necessary steps to prepare for and throughout your pregnancy. Catch Problems Early On
Prenatal services include careful observation of the gestational development of the fetus.