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Pregnancy 101 - Ask an Obstetrician

<br>Choosing an obstetrician, which is also known as an (OBGYN) can be a pretty daunting experience for some women. As a matter of fact, women will choose their OBGYN based on recommendations from their friends.

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Pregnancy 101 - Ask an Obstetrician

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  1. Pregnancy 101 - Ask an Obstetrician Choosing an obstetrician, which is also known as an (OBGYN) can be a pretty daunting experience for some women. As a matter of fact, women will choose their OBGYN based on recommendations from their friends. However, something important to recognize is that an OBGYN who was ideal for your friend’s birth may not be ideal for yours. Not everyone will want the same experiences and preferences for childbirth, nor appreciate the same personality traits in the people who care for them. An OBGYN is a doctor who specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, and a woman's reproductive system. Although other doctors can deliver babies, many women prefer an OBGYNs. Your obstetrician can take care of you throughout your pregnancy and give you follow-up care such as annual Pap tests for years to come. OBGYNs are known for graduating from medical school and completed a four-year residency program in obstetrics and gynecology. The residency trains them in pre-pregnancy health, pregnancy, labor and childbirth, health problems after childbirth, genetics, and genetic counseling. As for board-certified OB’s, they have completed the residency training and passed rigorous written and oral exams. What your OBGYN does During your pregnancy, your OBGYN will: ●Monitor your health and your developing babies' health, including doing routine ultrasounds, measurements, and tests ●Check for any health conditions that could cause problems during your pregnancy or affect your babies' health, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, infections and genetic disorders ●Advise you about diet, exercise, medications, and staying healthy ●Help you cope with morning sickness, back and leg pain, heartburn and other common pregnancy complaints ●Answer any questions about pregnancy and your growing baby

  2. ●Explain what will happen during labor and delivery Your OBGYN will also: ●Deliver your babies ●Monitor your health while you recuperate How your OBGYN works with your pregnancy team Your OBGYN will play a central role before, during, and after your pregnancy. Basically, they’re considered the most looked upon as far as delivering your baby in the best way possible. ●OBGYNs work together with nurses, nurse-midwives, physician assistants, and other health professionals to provide your care. It’s possible that you may see these team members during your routine prenatal visits. ●Your OBGYN may recommend that you and the father-to-be attend pregnancy education or childbirth classes led by nurses or childbirth educators. ●When the big day arrives, nurses or labor coaches will help you through the hard work of labor, but it is up to your OBGYN to monitor your progress and when the time comes, deliver your babies. ●If your OBGYN is in a group practice where the doctors share "on call" duties, another doctor in the group may deliver your babies. It is important to ask about this when choosing your OBGYN. Why you might need an OBGYN Family doctors and midwives can also coordinate your pregnancy care, but there are certain situations where it may be important to seek care from an OBGYN: ●If you are over 35 years old or have a high-risk pregnancy, you might want to get your prenatal care from an OBGYN.

  3. ●Some women with high-risk pregnancies benefit from seeing a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, an OBGYN with advanced training in complicated pregnancies. ●If a family practice doctor or midwife is providing your pregnancy care and you develop complications, he or she will probably consult with or refer you to an OBGYN. If you are healthy and anticipate a healthy, normal pregnancy, you still may prefer to get your care from an OB. If you don’t want to rely on the opinions of your friends and family about finding the right OBGYN to treat your pregnancy process, then ask those who work at a hospital. Asking nurses who are always in constant communication with all types of OBGYNs can give you the right guidance towards finding the right obstetrician for you. Of course you always have the option of visiting the Institute for Women’s Health which is considered one of the top pregnancy clinics in San Antonio. Whether this is your first pregnancy or your fourth, we are here to make the most important event in your life a healthy and safe one. Expert obstetricians at our San Antonio clinic offers comprehensive obstetrical care for each of our patients, from prenatal to postpartum care. Along with a caring and committed staff, you will find skilled physicians who will be sensitive to your needs throughout your pregnancy. Obstetrical Services Provided: ●Prenatal testing ●Non-stress testing ●Ultrasounds ●Fetal heart monitoring ●Prenatal class references ●High risk pregnancies ●Follow-up care after delivery Institute for Women’s Health offers obstetrics at our locations. Call us at (210)-349-9300 to schedule an appointment and receive the proper treatment for your pregnancy.

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