Summary
Obstetrician–gynecologists and other maternity care professionals should conduct a comprehensive prenatal needs assessment, including medical, social, and structural drivers of health, ideally before 10 weeks of gestation or when a pregnant individual first presents for care.
Obstetrician–gynecologists and other maternity care professionals should engage pregnant individuals in developing their care plans using shared decision making.
Obstetrician–gynecologists and other maternity care professionals should refer or coordinate assistance through the health system and community for individuals with unmet social needs.
Obstetrician–gynecologists and other maternity care professionals may adjust prenatal care delivery to be more accessible for pregnant individuals, especially for those with unmet needs.
Obstetrician–gynecologists and other maternity care professionals may tailor the visit frequency and monitoring schedule as determined by the medical and social needs of the pregnant individual.
Obstetrician–gynecologists and other maternity care professionals may offer telemedicine or other visit modalities as long as they support the completion of guideline-based recommended services.
Obstetrician–gynecologists and other maternity care professionals may individualize monitoring options for most routine parameters during pregnancy.
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