Chapter 3: The Importance of Prenatal Health care

February 28th 2014

When it comes to the birth of a child, particularly a first child, there are many mothers who have a number of different issues or concerns that must be dealt with. Those issues and concerns may include money, additional

Living space, healthcare, and needed baby supplies, like baby formula and diapers. Although these are all issues

and concerns that must be dealt with, something should come first. That is the health of you and your baby. The

moment that you learn that you are pregnant, you should start taking steps to receive prenatal care. All women of Childbearing ages are encouraged to visit a health care provider annually.

Yolanda had her first prenatal appointment three weeks after menstrual period, (Chapter 3 page 95). After that,

she visited the Doctor’s office once a month until she was seven months pregnant, then twice during the eight

month. As birth of the baby grew near, her appointment increased to once a week. The Doctor kept track of her

general health, her weight gain, and the capacity of her uterus and cervix to support the fetus. The fetus’s growth

was also carefully monitored.

Although it is important to hear that prenatal care is something that you should seek right away, there are many mothers, especially first time mothers, who wonder what is so important about doing so. Free prenatal

education classes can help understand what to expect and how to get ready. The baby’s future could depend on prenatal care received. A few of the many reasons why you should actively seek prenatal care, when pregnant, are

outlined below.

What you need to know is that prenatal care is important to your baby's health, as well as your health.

Although a large focus will be placed on