Title: What Happens at a Prenatal Care Check-Up Appointment?
Headings: What happens at prenatal care appointments?
What happens at prenatal care appointments?
What happens during my first prenatal care appointment?
What will happen during my follow-up prenatal care appointments?
What changes to my body can I expect during my pregnancy?
How do I relieve common pregnancy discomforts?

Content: It’s a good time to ask questions about your pregnancy and the birth of your future baby. What happens during my first prenatal care appointment? Your first prenatal care visit is usually the longest one. You’ll talk with your doctor about your medical history, the other parent’s medical history, and your family's’ medical history. Your doctor will give you a complete check-up, usually with a physical exam and blood and urine tests to make sure you’re healthy. This can include: measuring your height, weight, blood pressure, breathing, and pulse
a breast exam
a pelvic exam
a Pap test
testing for sexually transmitted infections (like chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV)
screening for diabetes, anemia, hepatitis B, and rubella
Your doctor might also talk with you about your diet and lifestyle, and prenatal vitamins. The most important vitamin you can take is folic acid, which ideally you would start taking before you’re even pregnant. Your doctor can give you advice about any changes you can make to have the healthiest pregnancy possible. Some types of medicine are dangerous to use during your pregnancy.