prenatal checkups
Before-birth medical visits
Prenatal checkups are routine medical appointments during pregnancy to monitor the health of mother and fetus.
These visits typically include measuring weight and blood pressure, tracking fetal growth and heartbeat, and screening for potential complications: She scheduled her first prenatal checkup after the positive test.
The frequency increases as the due date approaches.
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- sonogramUltrasound-produced medical image
- obstetricianChildbirth physician
- midwifeChildbirth assistance professional
- high-risk pregnancyGestation requiring extra monitoring
heartbeat · fetus · trimester · due date · birth plan · belly · measuring tape · doppler · stirrups · urine sample · blood pressure · blood draw · glucose test · amniocentesis · genetic screening · weight gain · morning sickness · vitamins
- prenatal carefetal ultrasound, doctor visits, fetal monitoring, obstetrician, sonogram
prenatal checkupspostpartum care
Healthcare following childbirth
postnatal care · well-baby visits · neonatal care · newborn care
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