During the first prenatal visit, Dr. O'Keefe and her team focus on listening and learning. Gathering a complete medical history allows the provider to identify any potential risks and plan for ...

When you find out you’re pregnant, your to-do list instantly becomes much longer. There are people to tell, nurseries to decorate and names to consider. You also need to establish where you’ll receive ...

How routine prenatal visits serve as a crucial defence against complications during pregnancy, significantly reducing risks ...

That first pregnancy check-up is a big moment. It’s the point where everything starts to feel real. Up until now, it might have just been a positive test, a few early symptoms, and a million questions ...

Pregnancy is often a unique experience, marked by anticipation and mental representations of what will happen after a baby's birth. Understanding how people's experiences while pregnant influence ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers surveyed expecting and current parents about whether they would accept vaccines for their child.

To examine whether the frequency of four screening tests during prenatal care conforms to evidence of effectiveness. We estimated rates of urine culture, anemia screening, oral glucose tolerance test ...

Your first prenatal visit does more than confirm the pregnancy, and it's where your care gets personalized. Abigail Rizk, CNM/MSN, Clinical Practice Director at BirthCare HealthCare and Division Chief ...