A recent March of Dimes report finds a decline in those getting early prenatal care. Experts explain why that's an issue and what needs to change.

No matter how many times you’ve saddled up to your OB-GYN’s exam table for a routine visit, your first prenatal appointment can make you feel like an anxious, inexperienced newbie. Typically scheduled ...

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 ...

Your first prenatal care visit takes place when you are 8–10 weeks pregnant. This initial visit typically takes 40 minutes. You will see either a midwife or women’s health nurse practitioner during ...

Prenatal care is an important part of a healthy pregnancy. Whether you choose a family physician, obstetrician, midwife or group prenatal care, here's what to expect during the first few prenatal ...

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Planned Parenthood of Delaware will now offer prenatal care to expecting moms at its Wilmington and Newark locations. Planned Parenthood's new services include a 90-minute initial checkup that ...

Purpose: To determine the prevalence of chromosomal abnormalities in fetuses with prenatally diagnosed pleural effusions and to identify factors associated with an increased risk of aneuploidy.