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: 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. This means that the care provider will be able to detect issues early on in the pregnancy. Catching potential problems in the early stages can help to minimize their long term impact on the health of the woman and the fetus. Prenatal care is very thorough and includes processes like ultrasounds, blood tests, and more. These processes can help ensure the continued health of the woman and the future infant. When problems are detected early on, there will be more options to resolve them.