Prenatal care is the medical monitoring carried out during pregnancy. It includes regular assessments to monitor the development of the fetus and the health of the mother, making sure both are in the best possible condition.
Regular prenatal checkups make it possible to detect complications in time, such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes. They are also an opportunity to teach the mother about essential care and to prepare for the birth.
One visit a month is recommended during the first six months, every two weeks during the seventh and eighth months, and every week during the last month. This schedule can be adjusted to the specific needs of each pregnancy.
Before each prenatal visit, it helps to prepare questions and concerns to discuss with the doctor. It is also important to keep a record of symptoms, changes and any concern that comes up during pregnancy.
