The Basics of Pregnancy Checkups

What is Prenatal Care?

Prenatal care is health care during pregnancy. Your health care provider checks that you and your baby are healthy and doing well.

When to Schedule Appointments

Call your health care provider as soon as you think you're pregnant. Once confirmed, you’ll have regular visits.

These appointments will usually happen:

• Once a month for the first 6 months
• Twice a month in months 7 and 8
• Once a week during month 9
• Once 6 weeks after the birth of your baby (postpartum check-up)

What to expect

At your appointments, you'll learn about your baby and how your body is changing. Going to these checkups helps keep you and your baby healthy.

Write down questions before your appointments, so you remember to ask.

How WIC Can Support You

• Buy healthy foods.
• Learn about breastfeeding.
• Make smart food choices for you and your family.
• Find community resources for health care and other services.
• Learn how to keep your baby safe and healthy.

Ask your local WIC clinic about prenatal groups where you can learn, share ideas, and ask questions.

Need Help Getting Care?

Nevada Medicaid offers services for income-eligible pregnant people. To find out if you qualify, visit the Division of Social Services website.