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Prenatal care (sometimes known as antenatal care) is the checkups a pregnant woman receives from their doctor, nurse, or midwife throughout their pregnancy. Are you currently pregnant? Or maybe you\u2019re planning a pregnancy? Either way, this Pacific Prime Singapore<\/a> article gives you the low-down on prenatal care. You\u2019ll find out why prenatal visits are so important, the average costs, and ways to save money on them using maternity insurance<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Prenatal care allows you to identify complications early on<\/h2>\n

If you realize you\u2019re pregnant or suspect you might be, make a prenatal visit to your healthcare provider. These visits are crucial, allowing doctors to assess your health, your baby\u2019s health, and identify complications early on. What\u2019s more, the doctor will give you nutrition and activity guidelines, explain the labor and delivery process, as well as answer any questions you have.<\/p>\n

Pregnancies are already overwhelming, so making sure everything goes smoothly and having the chance to talk to your doctor goes a long way in putting your mind at ease. The specifics of a prenatal visit may vary depending on your individual situation. According to the Singapore General Hospital<\/a>, here are some of the things you can expect during your prenatal visits there:<\/p>\n

First Trimester<\/strong>: You\u2019ll have weight, blood pressure, and urine checks to ensure everything is normal, as well as blood tests to rule out anaemia and important infections. In addition to this, you\u2019ll do an ultrasound scan to confirm the location of your pregnancy, check your baby\u2019s heartbeat and estimate your due date. Moreover, you have the option to screen for Down Syndrome.<\/p>\n

Second Trimester<\/strong>: Apart from weight, blood pressure, and urine checks, you\u2019ll do an ultrasound to screen for any fetal anomalies. You\u2019ll also do an oral glucose tolerance test to screen for maternal diabetes. Finally, you\u2019ll get influenza and whooping cough vaccinations. For those who are interested, you can also sign up for antenatal and breastfeeding classes, as well as a labor ward tour.<\/p>\n

Third Trimester<\/strong>: Like usual, you\u2019ll have weight, blood pressure, and urine checks. Your ultrasound scan will also check your baby\u2019s growth and optional 3D\/4D scans are available. Lastly, you\u2019ll have a vaginal swab to screen for Group B streptococcus. If you haven\u2019t already signed up for the antenatal classes and labor ward tour, you still have the chance to do so.<\/p>\n

Who should go for prenatal visits<\/h3>\n

While prenatal visits are recommended for all pregnant women, it\u2019s particularly important if you\u2019re classified as having a \u201chigh risk\u201d pregnancy. In fact, if this is the case, you may be required to have more prenatal visits than normal. Some of the common high risk factors include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n