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Prenatal Appointments

When do you make appointments, how often do you see your practitioner and what you can expect at the appointments.

When can I hear my baby's heartbeat in pregnancy?

You are probably looking forward to hearing your baby's heart beat in your prenatal appointments. How long will you have to wait?

Prenatal Care Appointments - Pregnancy Doctor Visits - Midwifery Care

The doctor or midwife appointments that you have in pregnancy are called prenatal care. Each visit is an opportunity to assure that you and your baby are growing well and to answer any questions that you have. So what goes on in these appointments?

Prenatal Visits in the Third Trimester

How often will you schedule your prenatal appointments in the third trimester of pregnancy?

Prenatal Visits in the Second Trimester

How often should you see your doctor or midwife for appointments in the second trimester of pregnancy?

Prenatal Visits in the First Trimester

How often do you see your doctor or midwife in the first trimester?

Anatomy of a Prenatal Visit

This article focuses on what happens at each visit to the midwife or doctor. From ultrasounds and blood work to hearing your baby's heartbeat...

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