A nurse caring for a newly pregnant woman advises her that ideally prenatal care should begin:

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Prenatal care ideally should begin soon after the first missed menstrual period.This offers the greatest opportunities to ensure the health of the expectant mother and her infant.Prior to missing the first menstrual period is much too early for prenatal care.It is unlikely the woman is even aware of the pregnancy.Ideally prenatal visits should begin soon after the first period is missed.After the third missed menstrual period is much too late to begin prenatal care.The woman will have completed the first trimester by that time.

A Nurse Caring for a Newly Pregnant Woman Advises Her