The consequences of not receiving prenatal care can include a higher risk of infant mortality, higher risks of miscarriage and a lower birth weight than mothers who do receive maternal care from a physician or midwife. A lack of prenatal care can also cause a great deal of discomfort and anxiety in patients due to a lack of information about what your body may be going through, especially if this is your first pregnancy. Staying informed about what is occurring will help you make the necessary lifestyle changes to ensure your own comfort and promote the health of your baby. Contact Women’s Healthcare of Illinois today! So, we can put you in touch with one of our expert OB/GYN’s and one of our fully trained and certified midwives to help make your pregnancy as healthy as possible.