Obstetrical Health Topics
The physicians of Women First of Louisville typically provide obstetrical services at Baptist Hospital East, and our office is conveniently located adjacent to the hospital in the Baptist East Medical Pavilion. Women First has five physicians practicing obstetrics and gynecology, and one physician who concentrates solely on high-risk pregnancies. Each physician typically works a once - weekly, 24-hour call shift during which time she is responsible for covering labor and delivery. For the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, patients are usually seen by the same physician. After the visit at 20 weeks, you will be encouraged to schedule your remaining appointments with the other OB physicians. We would like obstetrical patients to meet all seven physicians; however, we realize that this may not always be possible due to scheduling restraints. Obstetrical patients are usually seen every four weeks up to the 32-week visit. From 32 to 36 weeks, patients are scheduled for appointments every two weeks, with weekly appointments beginning at 35-36 weeks. Ultrasound screening is typically performed at 16-20 weeks, and gestational diabetes screening is performed at 28 weeks. There are many ways that you can have a positive impact on your health and that of your baby before, during and after your pregnancy, and we encourage you to read through the information provided here. |
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