SUMMARY Then you can decide what kind of care you can expect from a midwife during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period and what kind of care is most appropriate for you. Prenatal care during normal pregnancy should include regular visits from a trained health care provider such as a doctor, nurse, or midwife. These sessions are designed to involve the woman in her own care and deal with the same aspects of pregnancy that are covered by traditional prenatal care. What can you do to facilitate a healthy pregnancy, and what should you do to facilitate it? For the sake of the baby, it is important to take good care of yourself during pregnancy, but a good diet is important for everyone. Pregnant women who are HIV positive should seek advice from trained health professionals on how to reduce the risk of infection of their baby during pregnancy and childbirth, breastfeeding and care for them and their babies. Whatever stage of pregnancy you are in , education about your body and the development of your babies is the key to a healthy pregnancy and birth. As communities consider how to ensure that babies are born healthy and have a good start in life, it is important to recognize that families could receive additional help during pregnancy care class, including comprehensive prenatal support. you are planning to start a family or just find out what you are expecting, good prenatal care class is ...