Prenatal & Postnatal Care

Prenatal & Postnatal Care A pregnancy usually comes with happiness and joy but the fears and concerns come hand in hand. Prenatal care is one of the most vital things a woman should receive during her pregnancy. The women who usually receive this care benefit from fewer complications and their babies tend to be healthy. They experience a reduced number of health problems during their infancy and also during the phase of growth and development. Prenatal care focuses on both the baby’s growth and the mother’s wellbeing. Prenatal visits are the must for pregnant women . The first visit covers medical history, how the mother is feeling, basic information such as weight and blood pressure and a head to toe physical exam including a pelvic exam to check the size and shape of the uterus and a Pap smear to check for any abnormalities of the cervix. It is recommended mothers-to-be take a prenatal vitamin daily, which includes folic acid. Folic acid can help prevent problems with y