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Why Prenatal Care Is Important for You and Your Baby
There are many reasons you should make prenatal care a top priority.
Written by Marisa Taylor Karas | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Published on November 18, 2022Learn more here about what gets addressed at your prenatal appointments and when to make one.
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