You’ve heard it before: it only takes one person to make a difference in someone’s life. Often, we hear adults thank a childhood teacher for being that person: the one to perceive when a child is struggling, the one to provide special encouragement, the one to recognize special talents. As adults we remember those teachers who really took the time to know us and help us grow.

At One by One, that person can be you. Our mentors serve pregnant and new moms by providing friendship, support, and encouragement as well as parent education and life skills lessons to help them learn to parent well. We talk a lot about our mentors because they’re on the front lines: each mentor talks/texts with her mom weekly and meets with her monthly until her child turns one. But there are other ways you can be the “one” at One by One.

The Importance of Prenatal Care - Part 2 What to Expect at Your Appointments

In our last blog – Part 1 of the Importance of Prenatal Care – Why Should You See a Doctor? – we looked at 10 reasons you should make sure to get early and regular prenatal care. If you didn’t read that post, be sure to check it out! For the tl;dr crowd, here’s the takeaway: Early and regular prenatal care improves the chance you will have a healthy pregnancy, and a healthy pregnancy is one of the best ways you can promote a healthy birth!

Now, let’s talk about when to see your doctor and what to expect during your visits. If you use a home pregnancy test to confirm your suspicion that you may be pregnant, call your doctor to schedule your first prenatal appointment as soon as you see that + test sign. You should schedule your first doctor’s appointment no later than 8 weeks after your first missed period. Here’s a look at how often you’ll see the doctor and what to expect when you get there.

Cindy CurryNovember 3, 2022pregnancy, prenatal, obgyn, doctor appointments, new mom, newborns, labor and deliveryComment

The Importance of Prenatal Care Part 1 - Why Should You See a Doctor?

So you just found out you’re pregnant – congratulations! As you make your list of family and friends to call, don’t forget to add your doctor! Yep, your doctor should be one of the first people you call with the news. Why? Early and regular prenatal care improves the chance you will have a healthy pregnancy, and a healthy pregnancy is one of the best ways you can promote a healthy birth!

Let’s look at 10 reasons you should make a doctor’s appointment as soon as you see that + sign on your pregnancy test. (ps – keep reading for information on affording prenatal appointments if that is a concern.)

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