Prenatal Care Services in Northern Denver for Mommy and Baby

Prenatal Care in the Denver, CO Area

What is prenatal care?

Prenatal care is the treatment of a woman and her unborn child during pregnancy. It is never too early to begin prenatal care and set the foundation for a healthy pregnancy.

From the beginning of your first trimester until the birth of your baby, your OB-GYN is your partner for health and wellness.

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Prenatal Care Helps with Complications

Sometimes, complications during pregnancy can happen. Whether these complications impact the mother's health or the baby's, they need to be dealt with immediately and monitored for the rest of the pregnancy. Some may even result in the pregnancy being considered high-risk.

Here are some of the most common ones:

High blood pressure

Preterm labor, preeclampsia, or miscarriage

Gestational diabetes

Handling Pregnancy Symptoms During a Prenatal Visit

Not every pregnancy looks the same. Because of this, your obstetrician will work with you to create personalized care plan while adhering to the prenatal care guidelines established by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Tips for Healthy Prenatal Journey

If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, talk with your OB-GYN about steps you should
be taking to protect the health of you and your baby. For example:

Taking a prenatal vitamin
Avoiding foods high in mercury
Getting a flu shot
Avoiding hot tubs or saunas
Eating a nutritious diet
Avoiding alcohol and excessive caffeine consumption
Maintaining a healthy weight
Optimizing your sleep position
Avoiding contact with kitty litter
Taking a childbirth education class

Facts About Prenatal Care

Mothers who do not get prenatal care have three times as many low birth weight babies as women who do seek prenatal treatment.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that fetus and infant mortality is five times higher among women who do not get prenatal care.

The United Health Foundation reports that that 77.6% of women seek early prenatal care.

If I feel healthy, do I need prenatal care?

Yes. Prenatal care is about more than your health – it’s about your baby’s health too! Throughout your pregnancy, your obstetrician will routinely screen for diseases and conditions that could threaten your health or the health of your baby. These screenings begin in the first trimester and continue up until birth, so make an appointment to see your obstetrician as soon as you become pregnant.

What will my first prenatal care visit be like?

You will visit your obstetrician multiple times over the course of your pregnancy but your first visit may be one of the longest. This visit will consist of a review of your health history, a physical examination, blood type and Rh testing, HIV screening, and a host of other lab tests. You may also need an updated pap smear and immunizations to ensure a healthy pregnancy.

Finally, your obstetrician will offer tips and advice for a healthy pregnancy and schedule your next visit – usually during the first part of your second trimester. Future prenatal visits will consist of weight measurement, fundal height measurements, and blood pressure screenings, as well as urine tests, sonograms and additional lab testing as needed.

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