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Prenatal Care

Regular checkups during pregnancy to monitor the health of the parent and baby, with screenings, ultrasounds and education.

Also called: pregnancy care, obstetric care, maternity care

Who Can Help with Prenatal Care?

OB-GYNs
A physician who provides care for pregnancy and childbirth and for women's reproductive health, including exams, birth control and menopause care.
Midwives
A trained provider who cares for women during pregnancy, birth and after delivery. Certified nurse midwives also provide gynecology care.
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists
An OB-GYN who cares for high-risk pregnancies, such as those with diabetes, high blood pressure, twins or concerns about the baby.
Birth Centers
A facility outside a hospital where midwives help healthy, low-risk patients give birth.
Family Doctors
A physician who provides checkups, preventive care and treatment for common illnesses for patients of all ages. Family doctors also manage long-term conditions and refer to specialists when needed.
Community Health Centers
A clinic that offers primary, dental and mental health care to everyone, often with fees based on income.

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about prenatal care and what is right for you.