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: Prenatal Care: Why It Is Important | My Family Birth Center
Loretta Shupe, CPM, RN, BSN
May 27, 2019
10:00 am
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The Importance of Prenatal Care
Prenatal care is necessary to maximize the health of both the mother-to-be and the developing fetus. Regular prenatal care can help to minimize the possibility of serious complications and can guarantee the healthiest pregnancy possible. “ Prenatal” comes from the same roots as “pregnant.” “ Pre” means before or prior to. “ 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?