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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 through ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . AAP has updated its recommendations for pediatric prenatal visits during the third trimester, according to a ...

Most pregnant people receive prenatal care today in much the same way their mothers or grandmothers would have decades ago: 12 to 14 one-on-one visits in a doctor’s office over the course of their ...

For many women, their annual visit to the OB-GYN serves as their primary access to health care. We may not be visiting our general practitioners for regular whole-body checkups, but we are (rightfully ...

Many couples tend to miss prenatal care. However, it is important to discuss this with the doctor. Regular prenatal care plays a vital role in ensuring a healthy pregnancy and reducing the risk of ...

When you find out you’re pregnant, your to-do list instantly becomes much longer. There are people to tell, nurseries to decorate and names to consider. You also need to establish where you’ll receive ...