Congratulations on your pregnancy! Health Services of North Texas (HSNT) is honored to support you during this critical time. As a trusted Community Health Center (CHC), we provide quality, affordable prenatal care to help keep you and your baby healthy.
Prenatal care is available at our Denton South Center, located inside Medical City Denton and at our Serve Denton Center Location off of Loop 288 in Denton. Our caring medical team offers routine prenatal visits, testing, and education in a supportive and respectful environment.
Pregnancy can bring many changes to your body. Some common symptoms include:
Our team can help you understand which over-the-counter medications are safe during pregnancy and share tips to manage symptoms at home.
Any woman who is pregnant or thinks she may be pregnant should receive prenatal care as soon as possible. Early care helps build a strong relationship with your provider and supports better outcomes.
It is never too late to start prenatal care. Women with chronic conditions, past pregnancy complications, or other risk factors may need extra monitoring, which our team can discuss with you.
If you are planning to become pregnant, HSNT can also talk with you about pre-pregnancy care to help prepare your body.
The care you receive during pregnancy can affect your baby’s health for a lifetime. Regular prenatal care helps lower the risk of problems and supports healthy development.
Benefits of prenatal care at HSNT include:
If you think you may be pregnant, we offer in-house pregnancy testing. If your test is positive, your first prenatal visit may include:
You will have regular visits throughout your pregnancy. At each visit, we will:
If your pregnancy is considered high-risk, you may have more frequent visits. Your prenatal appointments are also a time to ask questions and share any concerns. We are here to support you.
Most women schedule their first visit around eight weeks after their last menstrual period. If you think you are pregnant, call us as soon as possible.
Visits may include a physical exam, blood work, medical history, pelvic exam, and ultrasound. Your provider will talk with you about your health and your pregnancy.
Yes. Regular prenatal care greatly improves health outcomes for both mother and baby and helps prevent serious complications.
Yes. HSNT accepts Medicaid for Pregnant Women and CHIP Perinatal. Medicaid may cover pregnant women during pregnancy and up to two months after birth. CHIP Perinatal may help women who do not qualify for Medicaid or who do not have insurance. Our team can help answer questions and guide you through the application process. HSNT also offers a sliding fee scale for eligible patients.