Prenatal Care Services
Prenatal care is essential for ensuring the health and well-being of both mother and baby throughout pregnancy. It includes regular check-ups, ultrasounds, and screenings to monitor the baby’s development and address any health concerns. Prenatal care also provides nutritional guidance, education, and emotional support, helping mothers manage stress and prepare for childbirth. By promoting early detection and intervention, prenatal care fosters a healthy pregnancy and positive outcomes for both mother and baby. Click on the following organizations to learn more about the prenatal care they provide.
Importance of Prenatal Care
Prenatal care strives to optimize maternal and fetal health, improve pregnancy and birth experiences, and prepare individuals for caring for an infant.
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Pregnancy is an important transitional period in a new parent’s life, and appropriate prenatal care, information and advice are important for new parents.
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Prenatal education programs provide women with the opportunity to gain essential knowledge and skills in different aspects of maternal and fetal health.
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Prenatal education is based on improving women's health, reducing the risks of complications and enhancing couples' positive experience during childbirth
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Pregnant women are recommended to seek a full course of care to ensure a healthy pregnancy. The routine schedule for prenatal visits is as follows:
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A visit every 4 weeks until 28 weeks of pregnancy
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A visit every 2 weeks from 28 to 36 weeks
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Weekly visits from 36 weeks until delivery
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