Prenatal care is important for all women, even if they have been pregnant before and feel fine.
Women who receive prenatal care have fewer problems with pregnancy, labor, delivery and the postpartum period than women who don't receive prenatal care. You need to find a health care provider with whom you feel comfortable. You may want to start by checking with your current health insurance plan to determine what services are covered and any rules about where prenatal service can be obtained. It may be helpful t talk to friends, coworkers, neighbors and relatives about their experiences with health care providers and hospitals. Women who do not have health insurance coverage for pregnancy can contact their local health department or family planning clinic or call their toll-free state prenatal care hotline to find information about available programs.