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Show ' w v ..... . .......... ... ... t, ; : '- ;"" . A Guide to Prenatal Care for Mothers-ToJBe v j and Those Who Care About Them "" vn kirtri t0 a c can e associated with joy and fulfillment. It t R Y may be a time for excitement and wonder. Yet, it is not unusual ( to feel frightened, confused and overwhelmed. f If you are pregnant for the first time you may not know why it is important for you to seek health care early and often. You may not know i: how you'll be able to pay for prenatal visits. Or perhaps you don't want , anyone to know you're expecting until you really start to "show." If this . is your second or third pregnancy, you may think you've heard it all y before and delay your first visit until late in pregnancy. In this r guide you will discover: why receiving prenatal care by a qualified L health care provider is very important in safeguarding a healthy pregnancy f , .. and a healthy baby; how you can help your baby grow healthy even before he or she is born; where you can go for more information, V medical care and financial help throughout your pregnancy and birth. 1 : |