Prenatal Care

Overview

Prenatal care can aid in the health of both you and your baby. Babies born to moms who do not receive prenatal care are three times more likely to have a low birth weight and five times more likely to die than babies born to mothers who do receive prenatal care.

When doctors meet moms on a regular basis, they can detect health concerns early on. This helps doctors to treat them as soon as possible. Many issues can be cured and others avoided if they are treated early. Doctors can also advise pregnant women on what they can do to give their unborn children a healthy start in life.

Throughout your pregnancy, you will get prenatal care from a doctor, nurse, or midwife. It contributes to the health of both you and your future child.