Learn all the details on what a woman can expect at her first prenatal visit with her doctor, from medical history questions to laboratory tests.

May 25, 2010 - Tiffany Brunskole

During your first prenatal appointment, your obstetrician or midwife will do a physical exam and test your urine. A complete medical history is also taken.

Nov 16, 2010 - Brenda Lane

Learn more about finding prenatal health insurance. Find out about buying infant health insurance and paying for prenatal healthcare including using a midwife online now.

Feb 2, 2008 - Lisa Nichols

There is a lot of discussion about what is healthy and not healthy prenatally and while expecting for both the mother and unborn child.

Jan 5, 2011 - Wendy Tarantino

Your newborn's first visit to the pediatrician will check your infant's growth and development.

Nov 29, 2007 - Rachel Lister

Prenatal (or antenatal) classes educate you on life with your new baby. An array of topics are covered and prepares parents for what lies ahead. Knowledge is power.

Nov 10, 2009 - Jana Engelbrecht

More and more women today are becoming educated about the options they have with regard to prenatal testing. Here are answers to all of your questions.

Oct 13, 2006 - Brenda Lane

What is a doula? What services does a doula offer? How much does a doula cost? Learn how doulas help women have positive pregnancy experiences, learn how to find a doula.

Jan 14, 2010 - Aimee Larsen Stoddard

Prenatal supplements are recommended for all pregnant women. Women who cannot tolerate the supplement have other options to meet added nutritional needs as well.

Sep 8, 2008 - Julie Ackendorf

Health and fitness expert Kimberley Payne provides answers about the importance of prenatal exercise and gives tips on how to exercise while pregnant.

Mar 23, 2009 - Bonnie Way

Not only do you need more calories every day, but your options for giving birth are more limited if you are carrying more than one baby.

Jul 2, 2009 - Brenda Lane

The methods for capturing fetal images has changed greatly over the years. Understanding the different ways that doctors look at a fetus puts an expectant mother at ease.

Sep 19, 2009 - Karri Weathers

Researchers have developed a new blood test to detect Down Syndrome in the second trimester of pregnancy.

Mar 7, 2011 - Sheila Holloway

Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a prenatal test that detects chromosomal abnormalities and genetic problems in the fetus.

Oct 21, 2009 - Lisa Simonelli Rennie

According to a new study, a lack of maternal nutrients during pregnancy and breastfeeding may lead to type-2 diabetes later in life.

Jun 14, 2011 - Brenda Lane

This article explains what to expect as a patient undergoing a sexual health check.

Feb 1, 2012 - Miya Yamanouchi

LDS Family Services provides adoption services to Mormon families who meet certain requirements, with the end goal of creating an eternal family.

Feb 12, 2011 - Jenny Evans

Finding out you are pregnant can be very exciting, but easier to take if you know what to expect. Here are the common changes that occur during this time.

Sep 19, 2010 - Kathleen Odenthal

The second trimester can be a very exciting time for an expecting mother. Read on to find out what to expect during months four, five and six of pregnancy.

Sep 19, 2010 - Kathleen Odenthal

Expectant and new fathers often feel that they are left out when taking childbirth classes, being included in prenatal visits and learning to parent their new baby.

Oct 19, 2009 - Brenda Lane