
How prenatal health care helps create healthy pregnancies
January 8, 2015
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A healthy baby needs a healthy environment in which to develop, grow and thrive. Having a healthy baby starts by having a healthy pregnancy, and receiving regular prenatal care improves your chances of having a healthy pregnancy.
Prenatal care is a specialized form of health care received during pregnancy. Its primary focus is ensuring you and your baby are healthy throughout the pregnancy.
Prenatal care helps to keep you and your baby as healthy as possible. According to Womenshealth.gov, “babies of mothers who do not get prenatal care are three times more likely to have a low birth weight and five times more likely to die than those born to mothers who do get care.”
Prenatal care involves visiting your doctor for regular checkups over the course of your pregnancy and following your doctor’s advice based on your current health and condition. Every pregnancy is different, and each has its own considerations, making it vital for you to follow your doctor's advice.
Doctors can identify potential health problems early on if they see mothers on a regular basis. This allows your doctor to treat issues right away or prevent them from occurring.
Prenatal care is known to have the following benefits:
If you are planning on getting pregnant, it's important to start with prenatal care in advance. Here is what you can do to optimize your health before getting pregnant:
If you have a pre-existing health condition, talk with your doctor about managing it during pregnancy
The more you know about pregnancy and prenatal care, the more prepared you will be to create a healthy environment for yourself and your child.
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