Personal Page Login Password Create my Page Fertility Calculator Track your menstrual cycle Pregnancy Quiz Planning a healthy Pregnancy. Rank your favorite names Your baby's horoscope . Once your pregnancy has been confirmed, the prenatal period officially begins.
Prenatal care involves a series of regular examinations and tests by a physician or midwife.
In an uncomplicated pregnancy, most women will see their practitioner once a month until the 32 nd week of pregnancy. The prenatal period not only gives the expectant mom time to get ready for the baby s arrival, but it is also an opportunity for the expectant parents to get to know the person or persons who will be directly involved in your care during labor and delivery. The initial prenatal visit is often the longest. During this first visit, a complete physical examination, along with a detailed family history and blood and lab work will be performed. The physician or midwife will calculate your baby s due date and that date will serve as a reference point in future visits when the baby s growth is assessed.