Title: Why is prenatal care important? | Health & Pregnancy - Sharecare
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Why is prenatal care important?
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Content: Do a complete physical exam, including a pelvic exam and Pap test. Take your blood and urine for lab work. Check your blood pressure, height and weight. Calculate your due date. Answer your questions. At the first visit, you should ask questions and discuss any issues related to your pregnancy. Find out all you can about how to stay healthy. Later prenatal visits will probably be shorter. Your doctor will check on your health and make sure the baby is growing as expected. Most prenatal visits will include: