At her first prenatal appointment for her first pregnancy, Shana Westlake of Beacon, New York, remembers entering her OB-GYN’s office full of anxiety. “They took my blood pressure, and it was through ...

Prenatal care visits usually happen every month in the first trimester and can help make sure you are on track for a healthy ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getting prenatal care in the first trimester helps protect the health of both the pregnant person and the fetus. Many people miss ...

Some women rush to their doctor just days after getting a positive pregnant test, but Dr. L. Joy Baker said she often sees patients for the first time just weeks or even days before they give birth.

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 ...