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Obstetric Services

We look forward to being a part of this exciting time in your life! We have a team of board-certified physicians to provide you with the highest quality personalized care.

Obstetrics Services

Pregnancy
You are encouraged to rotate your appointments with our providers during your prenatal visits to meet all the members of your obstetrical team. If you have a question or concern in between your scheduled appointments, please call our office during regular office hours whenever possible. The provider on call or the nursing staff will return your call to address your questions and concerns.

If you have a problem after office hours, call Archbold Memorial Hospital, and the operator will notify the provider or doctor on call. Any time you have an acute emergency, you may go directly to Archbold Memorial Hospital emergency room; the ER staff will contact the provider or doctor on call.
Infertility
What is infertility? A couple is considered infertile after a year of unprotected intercourse without getting pregnant. Because age is a major cause of infertility, the criteria for women over 34 is 6 months of unprotected intercourse without conceiving. If you’re coping with infertility, you’re not alone. One out of every eight couples in the U.S. is infertile. Of those couples, 40% will find male infertility to be the problem, 40% will discover female infertility is the cause, in 30% of the cases both couples will have problems and the remaining 20% of couples will be diagnosed with unexplained infertility.

Dealing with infertility is a huge challenge thousands of couples are facing at this very moment. Luckily, reproductive technology is continuing to advance, more insurance companies are offering infertility coverage and each day more people are becoming parents.

Although experiencing infertility can be one of the most stressful times in a woman’s life, it provides a unique opportunity to optimize both partners’ health and, therefore, the health of future pregnancies.
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Get the Best Care For You & Your Baby

No two pregnancies are alike, which is why it’s important to have an obstetrician who is a trusted partner throughout your pregnancy. Contact us today to make your first appointment.

Preparing for Healthy Babies

Placental and fetal growth is most susceptible to maternal nutrition and lifestyle choices during pre-implantation and the first 3 to 7 weeks after the last menstrual period. Since many women do not know that they are pregnant this early, they may be inadvertently making poor lifestyle choices at a critical time for their baby. Although it is reassuring to know that isolated incidences of poor health choices are not as important as sustained good health, there are certain things you can do before conception that may increase your fertility potential and optimize you and your baby’s health.

Achieve a Healthy Weight
Neither extreme in weight is ideal prior to or during pregnancy. Being overweight (BMI >30 kg/ml) puts women at risk for many obstetrical complications, such as gestational diabetes, neural tube defects, preterm delivery and an increased risk of c-section. Pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure in pregnancy) is often worsened by insulin resistance, a condition prevalent in many overweight women or women with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Since it is not recommended to lose weight during pregnancy, weight loss endeavors should be initiated prior to conception. Being underweight (BMI less than 18.5 kg.ml) is also problematic. These women are at risk for nutrient deficiencies, osteoporosis, preterm birth, low birth weight, and intrauterine growth retardation.
Start Building Important Vitamin Stores
If not already taking prenatal vitamins, start taking them now. Folic acid supplementation is particularly important since studies have shown that adequate stores of folic acid can greatly reduce the risk of neural tube defects in the fetus. Assure proper iron intake from foods and prenatal vitamins to prevent anemia. Another important vitamin is vitamin D. Studies show that up to 70% of pregnant women do not have adequate vitamin D levels. Vitamin D is not only protective against several cancers, but also helps to prevent osteoporosis, hypertension and diabetes. Babies and children who have adequate levels of Vitamin D have a lower risk of type 1 diabetes. The current recommendation for vitamin D supplementation ranges from 400 to 1000 IU/day.
See Your OB/GYN to Assure Your Health Screenings are Current
Assure You Are Up to Date With Your Immunizations
Determine Genetic Testing
Make Sure You Are Drinking Enough Water
Get Enough Sleep
How much sleep you need varies per person, but good quality sleep can keep hormone levels balanced and help with conception. Find ways to reduce stress. For many women experiencing infertility, this is incredibly important. Since some forms of stress release, such as intense exercise or drinking a glass of wine are not recommended during treatment cycles, it would be helpful now to work on alternate outlets. These can include meditation, participating in a yoga class, gardening, walking a dog, or getting frequent massages. Chiropractors can help alleviate muscle tension and studies show that acupuncture may help with the stress of infertility as well as relaxing smooth muscle (which is important for implantation). Just be sure that whatever practitioner that you utilizes specializes in pregnancy or women’s health. Most importantly, use the time prior to conception as a time to concentrate on you, your physical and mental health. Assuring that you have balance in your life is essential for emotional well-being during this pivotal time in your life.