prenatal checkup
Before-birth examination
A prenatal checkup is a routine medical appointment during pregnancy to monitor the health of both mother and developing baby.
These visits typically include measuring weight, blood pressure, and fetal heartbeat, along with tests and screenings at various stages: She scheduled her first prenatal checkup after the positive test.
The frequency increases as the due date approaches.
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- fetal heartbeatUnborn child's cardiac activity
- heartbeatRhythmic cardiac contraction
- doctorLicensed medical healer
- midwifeChildbirth assistance professional
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Healthcare following childbirth
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