Prenatal visit schedule

Prenatal visit schedule and frequency of doctor visits

Why prenatal visit frequency matters Prenatal visits create repeated opportunities to identify risk early, track physiologic adaptation to pregnancy, and support shared decision-making. Many complications, including gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, fetal growth restriction, anemia, infection, and mood disorders, may be silent or nonspecific at first. Regular assessment improves the chance of detecting patterns before […]