Find a care provider

Now that you’re pregnant, it’s time to find a prenatal care provider you trust and feel comfortable with. They’ll help you make decisions and care for you throughout your pregnancy, and you’ll work together to plan for the birth experience you want.

These are a few of the doctors and specialists you may see during your pregnancy.



Northern California members:
Visit Your Pregnancy to sign up for prenatal classes, get weekly emails, view and prepare for appointments, and more.

Learn about CenteringPregnancy®, a unique prenatal care program that includes group support with other new moms.

Finding your care provider
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Family medicine physicians

Your family medicine physician can care for you during your pregnancy and for your child after he or she is born.

physician reviewing ultrasound

Obstetrician-gynecologists

Ob-gyns are medical doctors who specialize in the care of pregnant women. Most can also provide gynecological care for you when you’re not pregnant.

 

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Certified nurse-midwives

These registered nurses can care for you before, during, and after your pregnancy. They also deliver babies and give birth control counseling.