Helpful Tips for Pregnancy, Postpartum, & Newborn Care
Prenatal & Newborn Health
Prenatal & Newborn Health
Making informed choices about prenatal and newborn health care can support healthier outcomes for both parent and baby. Learn about prenatal visits, nutrition, and newborn care. Understanding what to expect can help you prepare for pregnancy, birth, and early infancy in a way that aligns with what matters most to you.
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Your first prenatal visit will probably be the longest visit you'll have. Your doctor or midwife will take your medical history and do a complete physical exam.
You may also have some tests. This will provide information that can be used to check for any problems as your pregnancy progresses.
From birth, babies follow their internal hunger and fullness cues. They eat when they're hungry and then stop eating when they're full.
Experts agree that newborns should be fed on demand. This means that you bottle- or breastfeed your infant whenever they show signs of hunger, rather than setting a strict schedule.