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Prenatal care is an essential part of a healthy pregnancy and finding the right pregnancy doctor is your first step. If you have a group of new mom friends or your gynecologist is an obstetrician, too, you’re probably all set. But if you’re on your own or want a new doctor to manage your pregnancy, the prospect of finding the right one can seem a little intimidating. If you can, conduct your hunt before you get pregnant so your search can be completed at a relaxed pace.

Once you find out you’re pregnant, you’re immediately faced with a million choices. In fact, if you’ve been planning your pregnancy for a while, your non-stop decision engine’s probably been revving for a while. One of the most important decisions you’ll make is the health care providers who support you throughout your pregnancy and help you bring your little one into the world. Finding a provider who supports your birth choices and makes you feel comfortable can reduce some of the stress of labor and delivery.

A positive pregnancy test often causes joy and excitement, but an uninsured woman probably experiences stress and fear about affording the prenatal care and delivery. Even a complication-free vaginal delivery and prenatal care could cost you $20,000 or more; however, there are ways to lower the costs and assistance for uninsured pregnant women.

Managing your children, career and home life can be challenging. It’s even more challenging when your job doesn’t provide the flexibility you need and you’re forced to choose between work and mom obligations and responsibilities. There are jobs that allow moms to create their own schedules and to work around their children’s schedules.