RT Book, Section A1 Rogers, Vanessa L. A1 Roberts, Scott W. A2 Papadakis, Maxine A. A2 McPhee, Stephen J. A2 Rabow, Michael W. A2 McQuaid, Kenneth R. SR Print(0) ID 1193159084 T1 Diagnosis of Pregnancy T2 Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2023 YR 2023 FD 2023 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781264687343 LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1193159084 RD 2024/10/12 AB It is advantageous to diagnose pregnancy as promptly as possible. Prenatal care can begin early for a desired pregnancy, and potentially harmful medications and activities such as drug and alcohol use, smoking, and occupational chemical exposure can be eliminated. If an unwanted pregnancy occurs, counseling about options can be provided at an early stage.