US Medical Term · maternity
Prenatal Care
Atención prenatal
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Prenatal Care |
| Spanish (Español) | Atención prenatal |
| Chinese (中文) | 產前護理 |
| Korean (한국어) | 산전 관리 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Chăm sóc trước sinh |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Pangangalagang prenatal |
| Portuguese (Português) | Cuidado pré-natal |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การดูแลก่อนคลอด |
| Japanese (日本語) | 出生前ケア |
What it means
Prenatal care is the medical care you receive from a doctor, midwife, or nurse-midwife during pregnancy. It includes regular checkups to monitor your health and your baby's growth, blood tests, ultrasounds, and screenings for conditions like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. Starting prenatal care early — ideally in the first trimester — improves outcomes for both mother and baby. Your provider will also answer questions about nutrition, exercise, warning signs, and birth planning. In the US, most insurance plans cover prenatal visits at no cost to you.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I just found out I'm pregnant — when should I schedule my first prenatal care appointment?
Acabo de enterarme de que estoy embarazada — ¿cuándo debo programar mi primera cita de atención prenatal?
Does my insurance cover all prenatal care visits?
¿Mi seguro cubre todas las visitas de atención prenatal?
I missed a prenatal visit — is it too late to catch up on any tests?
Me perdí una visita prenatal — ¿es demasiado tarde para ponerme al día con algún análisis?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
Z34 Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancyRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026