While it is theoretically possible for a baby to be completely healthy with no complications or abnormalities whatsoever with the assistance of a physician, it is less than ideal and can very often lead to negative consequences for the baby. Thorough amounts of research have shown that babies who do not receive any sort of prenatal care are at far greater risk, up to three times more likely, to develop a low birth weight. While some babies with low birth weights are healthy, a very small baby can have trouble eating, gaining weight, and having underdeveloped organs and bodily systems. In addition to a lower birth weight, babies who receive no physician care have up to five times the chance of dying. This trend can be reflected in numerous ways, including through a lack of vaccinations, not spotting health hazards, not receiving proper medication, and much more. Visiting a physician for both prenatal and postpartum care serves the purpose of monitoring the baby’s growth over time to ensure that if there are abnormalities, they can be spotted, prepared for, and treated. It should be emphasized that it is equally beneficial to the mother since childbirth is a taxing process that can, in some cases, negatively affect a mother’s health. In short, it is highly advised against neglecting prenatal or postpartum care, as it puts both the mother and baby at risk for unseen health complications that can otherwise be caught and treated