No matter how many times you’ve saddled up to your OB-GYN’s exam table for a routine visit, your first prenatal appointment can make you feel like an anxious, inexperienced newbie. Typically scheduled ...

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 ...

TheOB Connect programgives expectant moms flexible options for prenatal visits by using at-home monitoring equipment, a virtual video platform and messaging program that connects each patient with a ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What should expectant mothers know before their first prenatal ...

Going to the doctor, although necessary, can be a bit daunting, especially when you factor in exam anxiety at the OB-GYN. “Going to the OB-GYN often includes discussing sensitive topics, many that ...

You just found out you lost prenatal coverage, and your head is racing with practical questions: how will you get checkups, ...

A recent March of Dimes report finds a decline in those getting early prenatal care. Experts explain why that's an issue and what needs to change. Getting prenatal care in the first trimester helps ...

For your abdominal ultrasound, we must ask that you have nothing to eat or drink eight hours prior to the exam. It is very important to be properly prepped for an abdominal ultrasound. If you are on ...