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Expert Q&A
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| By Aneema Van Groenou, M.D. General Medicine | ||
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Why do I need to go to my wife's doctor visits?
The amount of testing your little one will go through even before she even takes her first breath of air can be overwhelming. Keep in mind that your wife's prenatal visits are a great opportunity for you to learn about what appointments and tests she needs and to plan your schedule together.
Your partner may also need your emotional support as she undergoes tests that determine the health of the fetus. Plus, being there to witness some of the exciting changes of pregnancy – like seeing your baby kick on the ultrasound monitor – is one of the first joys of fatherhood, and you don't want to miss it.
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