PRENATAL CARE: HEALTH CARE COSTS

Course overview

Prenatal care (PNC) is an important part of maintaining a healthy pregnancy. The typical schedule for PNC in the United States includes visiting a clinician about once each month during the first 6 months of pregnancy, every 2 weeks during the 7th and 8th months of pregnancy, and weekly in the last month of pregnancy, for a total of about 14 visits. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of relevant research regarding health care costs of PNC, including goals for the healthcare provider. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.