40 Weeks- How many prenatal visits? Am I high risk?

Welcome to 40 Weeks - a segment dedicated to 1) providing information and 2 ) working to reduce maternal mortality . Here were explore questions you may have regarding pregnancy which never got answered, concerns which may have been dismissed.

This segment discusses how many prenatal visits are considered standard of care. Is that reasonable? Or should the number of visits depend on your "risk" status? And how do you know if you are "high risk"?

This is provided for your consideration. It is informative, And it is not a substitute for prenatal care. As always you should discuss your concerns with your OB and/or midwife. Be willing to advocate for yourself and for your baby.

This will help you to know what to ask, help you to understand responses and help you to know when you are receiving appropriate OB care.

Learn and understand what is happening to your body and your baby as you go through 40 weeks.