Prenatal Care
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What Happens at Prenatal Care Appointments
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?
10 Things to Ask Your Doctor in Pregnancy
We all need information from our doctor or midwife. Here are 10 questions that you should ask your doctor about your pregnancy.
8 Reasons to Call Your Doctor
The question of when to call your doctor or midwife in pregnancy is a tough one. Is this really an emergency or can it wait until the morning light. Here is a quick list of when to call and how to talk to them once they answer the phone.
How to Listen to Baby's Heart Beat in Pregnancy
Hearing your baby's heart beat for the first time is an amazing feeling. Here are the different ways that your midwife or doctor might listen to your baby's heart beat in your prenatal care visits.
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?
Prenatal Visits in the Third Trimester
How often will you schedule your prenatal appointments in the third trimester of pregnancy?
Quiz: Am I Pregnant?
When you're having unknown symptoms and you want to know if they spell out that there is a new baby on the way, it can drive you crazy. This simple quiz can help you answer the question of Am I Pregnant? By looking at the probability of a pregnancy based on your pregnancy symtoms.
Common Tests in Pregnancy
Each of these files will help you learn a bit about the specified test including why its done, how, when and what you can expect.
When did you start prenatal care?
When did you first get prenatal care?
5 Things to Bring to Your Prenatal Appointments
How do you prepare for a prenatal appointment? Here are some things you should plan to have handy the next time you go to visit your doctor or midwife.
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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Celebrate your pregnancy every day with the Pregnancy Daily Newsletter. This brief tip of the day will help you learn more about your pregnancy and give you insightful advice from other parents as you experience the miracle of pregnancy, birth and parenting!
Prenatal Care
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Choices that can affect breastfeeding
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Prenatal Records - What is on your prenatal record?
Have you had a chance to see your prenatal record? Do you know what's on there?
Are Drugs in Pregnancy Safe?
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Questions to ask a Potential Healthcare Provider
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