Just how
important is pre-natal care? Well, if you talk with most obstetricians, they
will tell you that the steps taken prior to getting pregnant and those during
pregnancy are crucial. The most important steps are screening for infection,
getting dietary counseling and learning about the things that can be risky for
your unborn baby. There are common sense points; things like avoiding alcohol
and cigarettes, but there are also lab studies that can determine if you and
the baby are healthy. The bottom line is, you have the best chance to have a
healthy baby if you and your doctor are prepared for the complications that
could arise during delivery. So, here’s the point…what you need to do is take
the time to make an appointment with your physician when you’re thinking about
getting pregnant, or at the very least, when you find out that you are. Many of
those things that you can’t anticipate on your own your doctor can work with
you. Just think about it…your doctor’s been through thousands of deliveries and
has the ability to talk with you about the strengths and weaknesses.
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