Research has shown that prenatal care is highly beneficial to your baby’s health. In fact, the babies of mothers who do not seek prenatal care are three times more likely to be born underweight and are five times more likely to die than the babies of mothers who do receive proper prenatal care. These statistics sound …show more content…
This is especially true if you have pre-existing conditions, like diabetes or high blood pressure, which can affect both your pregnancy and your own health. It’s your OB/GYN’s job to ensure that you stay healthy throughout your pregnancy too, and he or she will make sure that you’re feeling well during your visit and, if necessary, will help you find medications that you can take that won’t harm your baby.
In addition to the important health benefits, prenatal care also provides you with a support system you can count on and trust. Having regular doctor visits will help you get to know your OB/GYN and the medical support staff, which will give you peace of mind and resources you can turn to if you have concerns or do begin to experience problems.
At Hilltop Obstetrics & Gynecology, the staff’s top priority is to ensure that you receive the best quality women’s health services in Ohio. That’s why the facility offers resources like three convenient locations, an online patient portal where you can even ask your physician non-urgent questions, and 10 highly trained physicians who are there to support and guide you every step of the way. And you only need to call one number to schedule an appointment at any of Hilltop’s locations. Call (513) 424-1440 and become a Hilltop patient