At her first prenatal appointment for her first pregnancy, Shana Westlake of Beacon, New York, remembers entering her OB-GYN’s office full of anxiety. “They took my blood pressure, and it was through ...

During the first prenatal visit, Dr. O'Keefe and her team focus on listening and learning. Gathering a complete medical history allows the provider to identify any potential risks and plan for ...

The first weeks of pregnancy shape a lifetime, and what happens during those early days can influence everything that follows ...

Your first prenatal care visit takes place when you are 8–10 weeks pregnant. This initial visit typically takes 40 minutes. You will see either a midwife or women’s health nurse practitioner during ...

When you find out you’re pregnant, your to-do list instantly becomes much longer. There are people to tell, nurseries to decorate and names to consider. You also need to establish where you’ll receive ...