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All women need prenatal care. Women who see a health care provider regularly during pregnancy have healthier babies, are less likely to deliver prematurely, and are less likely to have other serious ...
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/159_513.asp
Upside: Detailed explanation of different prenatal visits to expect during pregnancy
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prepared. Your first prenatal appointment will generally be around 8 weeks after your LMP (last menstrual period) unless you did not meet with your health care provider before you were pregnant. In ...
www.americanpregnancy.org/planningandpreparing/firstprenatal.htm
Upside: Very good overview on planning your first prenatal visit
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When should I have my first prenatal visit? Take your health history Do a genetic and birth defect history Explain your options for prenatal genetic testing Check you out and run some tests Counsel ...
www.babycenter.com/0_your-first-prenatal-visit_9344.bc
Upside: Detailed article on preparing for your first prenatal visit
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What can I expect on my first prenatal visit? Should my husband tag along? There is so much that can be accomplished and taught at the initial obstetrical visit in early pregnancy. It can be ...
parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/pfirsttri/0,,midwife_3pfv,00.html
Upside: Q&A about what the first prenatal visit will be like
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You're getting closer to your due date, which means you’ll be seeing your doctor more frequently this trimester: every 2 to 3 weeks until week 26, and then weekly until you give birth.
www.thecradle.com/thirdtrimester_doctorsoffice
Upside: Helpful advice on what to expect from your third trimester prenatal doctors visit
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Welcome to your second trimester. If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to start spreading the good news. You’ll continue to see your health practitioner every four weeks (or more often in ...
www.thecradle.com/secondtrimester_doctorsoffice
Upside: Helpful information on planning your prenatal visit during second trimester
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As soon as you suspect you're pregnant, schedule an appointment with your pregnancy health care provider, such as an obstetrician/gynecologist. Even if you've confirmed your suspicion with a home ...
www.webmd.com/baby/guide/first-doctor-visit
Upside: Article with very detailed discussion on planning your first prenatal visit
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The Prenatal visit After taking “the test” and finding out you are indeed pregnant, it’s time to select an obstetrician, certified nurse midwife, or family practitioner to care for you and your ...
cgees.blogspot.com/2009/02/overview-of-prenatal-visit.html
Upside: Blog on prenatal visits by trimester of pregnancy
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It's only natural that you're anxious about your first prenatal visit. But don't let that stop you from scheduling an appointment as soon as possible. This meeting helps your doctor learn as much as ...
health.discovery.com/centers/pregnancy/americanbaby/firstprenatalvisit.html
Upside: Good overview on what to expect at your prenatal visit including list of personal history questions
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If you are newly pregnant for the first time, you may be wondering about your first prenatal visit. Whether you are seeing an obstetrician or a midwife, your first visit will be longer and more ...
pregnancy.families.com/blog/what-to-expect-at-your-first-prenatal-visit
Upside: Short article with helpful links on what to expect at your prenatal visit
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