You’ll see your doctor 3-4 times during the second trimester. This is when the anatomy scan, genetic testing, and diabetes screening happens. Your doctor will also measure the baby's growth, your ...

You’re entitled to hold onto and review your antenatal notes in your own time and, although some health authorities don’t routinely give them to women, you can still ask for them. Remember to take ...

At her first prenatal appointment for her first pregnancy, Shana Westlake of Beacon, New York, remembers entering her OB-GYN's office full of anxiety. "They took my blood pressure, and it was ...

Maternal navigation for pregnant patients who chronically miss prenatal care appointments is necessary to reduce premature births and associated health care costs. The US faces a maternal health ...

If you want to be a parent, schedule a prenatal visit, start on prenatal vitamins, and follow these steps. If you don’t want to be a parent, you have options, too. Share on Pinterest d3sign/Getty ...

Prenatal care is a right, not a privilege. Whether you’re uninsured, underinsured, or undocumented, you may have ways to access perinatal, pregnancy, and postpartum services at a reduced cost.

A pregnancy test can tell you that you're expecting as early as 4 weeks, but most doctors won't see you for another month. Many women want care... Q: I just found out I'm pregnant. According to my ...