Prenatal care: Why we do what we do?

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  • Author(s): Pinette, Gilles
  • Source:
    Windspeaker. Jul2004, Vol. 22 Issue 4, p13-21. 2p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      PRENATAL care; WOMEN'S health services; MEDICAL care; PREGNANCY; MATERNAL health services; PREGNANT women
    • Abstract:
      This article focuses on the importance of prenatal care visits. In the first long visit, the health care provider will determine if the mother has any significant personal medical illnesses or genetic risks that might affect the baby's health. After that, regular visits are also essential. These scheduled appointments allow would-be parents time to build a trusting relationship with their health care provider and discuss issues concerning their pregnancy, childbirth and women's health in general. The visits are also essential to monitor the baby's growth and development.