Chapter 7: Prenatal Pediatric Visit Available to Purchase

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a prenatal pediatric visit during the third trimester of pregnancy for all expectant families as an important first step in establishing a child’s medical home.¹ The pediatric prenatal visit is often scheduled between 32 and 36 weeks’ gestation. It provides an opportunity for the physician to gather basic information, provide information and advice to the family, identify high-risk situations, and promote parenting skills.¹ A prenatal visit may be particularly valuable for first-time parents, families in which a long interval exists between births, and families new to a practice, as well as families...