The Basics
See your doctor or midwife regularly.
Plan on visiting your doctor or midwife at least every month for the first 7 months and more often during the last 2 months. A midwife is someone who is trained to provide prenatal care (care during pregnancy) and help women during childbirth.
Talk with your doctor or midwife about:
- Questions about your pregnancy
- How to have a healthy pregnancy
- Anything that’s bothering or worrying you
- Your plan for giving birth, including:
- What support people you want in the labor room
- How you want to manage pain during labor
- Whether you want to breastfeed right after giving birth
Find out when to call your doctor or midwife right away.
