During pregnancy, visiting an obstetrician is highly recommended to ensure that mothers and babies stay healthy. For optimum prenatal care, it is best if a woman consults the obstetrician as soon as she realizes that she is pregnant. Also, in pregnancy, the frequency of which visits are recommended increases with the proximity of the parturition date, normally after every two weeks.
Additionally, you should see an ob-gyn if you notice strange signs like severe nausea and vomiting, bleeding or abdominal pain and any pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your pregnancy. These experts are useful for monitoring a baby’s growth in the womb, managing a mother’s health issues and giving advice on nutrition and exercise, among other things meant to prepare one for delivery.
Your doctor will watch for signs of infection or other postpartum problems, such as heavy bleeding or blood clots. Once your recovery seems to be going well, they will let you go home within one to four days.
Postpartum visit at either 2 or 6 weeks, depending on maternal comorbidities associated with the gestation period where you will meet your OBGYN. At this point, during this appointment with your provider:
To develop a detailed and realistic procedure for Obstetrics at Grace Women’s Hospital, several steps must be taken to ensure complete and quality care of expectant mothers. Below is how obstetric care is structured at the hospital:
Providing counseling sessions that explore health, lifestyle changes, possible threats in order to make sure that the best welfare is maintained before pregnancy.
Verifying pregnancy early in order to determine the due date, check out the mother’s overall health and establish any risks.
Usually scheduled appointments to examine the woman’s condition and progress of foetus including ultra sound screening blood test, physical examination etc.
For pregnancies identified as high-risk, specialized care plans are developed with the input of maternal-fetal medicine specialists.
Offering counseling and tests for genetic conditions, if indicated by family history or other factors.
Working with expectant mothers to develop a birth plan that respects their wishes while prioritizing safety.
Monitoring labor progress closely, managing pain based on the patient's preferences, and preparing for any interventions if necessary.
Supporting natural births, water births, and cesarean sections, with anesthesia options as required.
Assessing the health of the mother and newborn, supporting initial breastfeeding, and providing emotional support.
Follow-up visits to check on recovery, discuss contraception, manage any complications, and support breastfeeding.
Conducting thorough assessments of the newborn, including physical examinations and necessary screenings.
For newborns needing specialized care, providing state-of-the-art neonatal services with a multidisciplinary team.
Offering expert breastfeeding support and resources to new mothers.
Providing access to counseling and support for postpartum depression or anxiety.
Hosting classes on newborn care, parenting skills, and infant CPR.
