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Can Good Prenatal Care Prevent Birth Injuries?

Jun 21, 2017 | Birth Injuries, Firm News

If you are pregnant, you probably know it is recommended that you get prenatal care in Indiana. The reason for this is simple. It is to protect you and your baby from needless harm and to ensure you both remain healthy throughout the pregnancy. In fact, prenatal care can help to stop complications and some birth injuries.

According to the National Institutes of Health, any care you receive related to your pregnancy is beneficial. Care can occur before you get pregnant to assess your body and health to determine any risks, which is called preconception care, and it can happen during pregnancy, which is called prenatal care. Prenatal care usually involves checking your health and that of the baby. You may also undergo tests to ensure everything is going well. Such medical attention can help you to assure your body is in a healthy condition and ready for pregnancy, allow you to learn how to properly care for your unborn baby and ensure you are doing everything to encourage a healthy baby.

Preconception and prenatal care also can be useful in identifying risks or complications and getting them managed before they are problematic. In cases where something is wrong, the doctor is able to better monitor you and the baby while also preparing for a delivery that could be complicated. If your baby is breech, for example, prenatal care will allow the doctor to schedule a C-section to avoid possible issues and injuries at birth. This information is only intended to educate and should not be interpreted as legal advice.

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