May 20, 2016 · What is prenatal care and why is it important? Having a healthy pregnancy is one of the best ways to promote a healthy birth. Getting early and regular prenatal care improves …

Apr 12, 2012 · Prenatal care is the health care a woman gets during pregnancy. Early and regular prenatal visits with a health care provider are important for the health of both the mother and …

Apr 12, 2012 · What is pre-pregnancy care? Pre-Pregnancy care is the health care a woman receives before she gets pregnant to help promote a healthy pregnancy. Taking steps to make …

May 15, 2024 · Resources for Researchers and Health Care Providers At these links, you can find information about NICHD-sponsored research networks, studies, and projects related to pre …

Dec 30, 2020 · Details about studies in the areas of pre-pregnancy care and prenatal care, pregnancy complications, and labor and delivery follow below. Pre-Pregnancy and Prenatal …

Jan 5, 2016 · What happens during prenatal visits varies depending on how far along you are in your pregnancy. Schedule your first prenatal visit as soon as you think you are pregnant, even …

Jan 6, 2016 · Regular prenatal visits help the health care provider identify potential health problems early and take steps to manage them, to protect the health of the mother and the …

Dec 4, 2024 · NIH researchers found previously undetected cancers in nearly half of pregnant women who had abnormal results for prenatal cell-free DNA testing used to screen for …

Pregnancy is a period of up to 41 weeks in which a fetus develops inside a woman’s womb. NICHD conducts and supports research and training to help promote healthy pregnancies, …

Jan 5, 2016 · Once you're pregnant, early and regular prenatal care is important to keep yourself and your developing infant healthy.During your first prenatal visit, your health care provider …