Offering obstetric, gynecology, surgery, infertility, and ultrasound services.
Patient Resources
Gynecology
Guide To Understanding Pap Smear Reports
A pap smear collects cells from the neck of the uterus (the cervix). This is the area in which cancers of the cervix develop. Your care provider removes cells from the surface, and these are sent to a laboratory for evaluation. About 95% of all Pap smears are found to be normal. The Pap test, as currently performed, has been largely responsible for reducing the annual death rate from cervical cancer by about 70%.
Kegel Exercise Instructions
Kegel exercises strengthen the muscles around the bladder. This aids in preventing or improving urinary leakage that can occur with increased abdominal pressure (e.g., coughing, sneezing, laughing, and jumping).
Urinary Incontinence Education
The loss of bladder control is a common problem that affects many women, young and old. Factors ranging from childbirth to neurological conditions may leave a woman unable to control urinary function.
Infertility
Clomid-Stimulated Cycles
Instructions for Clomid-stimulated cycles.
Patient Instructions for Artificial Insemination
Artificial Insemination is a technique used to treat many types of infertility in both men and women. This medical technique deposits sperm directly into the uterus through the cervix, which creates a shorter distance for the sperm to travel. If you and your care provider have decided to do an artificial insemination this cycle, please follow these instructions carefully and call us with any questions.
Basal Body Temperature Chart
Tracking your basal body temperature is important for determining when you are ovulating. This PDF basal body temperature chart will help you track your temperature throughout the month.
Laboratory
Laboratory Information
Useful information about laboratory services.
Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology
Useful terms and definitions.
Obstetrics
Over-the-Counter Medications Safe to Take During Pregnancy
A list of symptoms and the medications you may use during pregnancy to treat them.
3-D Elective Ultrasound
Why wait nine months to see your baby’s smiling face? The Women’s Health Group’s 3-D Ultrasound can give you a wonderful first look at your baby’s features and facial expressions.
Obstetric Appointment Guide
Once your pregnancy has been confirmed, the prenatal period officially begins. Prenatal care involves a series of regular examinations and tests by a care provider. In an uncomplicated pregnancy, most women will see their practitioner once a month until the 32nd week of pregnancy. At this point, you will be seen every two weeks. As you anticipate your baby’s arrival during your last month of pregnancy you will have a visit with a care provider every week.
Obstetrics Education Information
Useful information about what to expect during pregnancy.
Prenatal Lab Work Guide
Useful information about prenatal lab work and how to prepare for it.
Useful Obstetric Links
Links to useful obstetric information.
Obstetric Patient Liaison
From the beginning of your pregnancy journey, I am a resource for you regarding the financial and insurance aspect of having a baby. No matter your financial status or how much you understand insurance, it is my aim to equip you with easy-to-understand concepts and help you gain a financial plan for your upcoming services.
Surgery
Bowel Preparation Instructions
Bowel preparation is necessary prior to some surgeries to completely empty out the entire length of your intestine. Complications can occur with an inadequate bowel preparation, so please make sure to comply with the following directions.
Surgery Education Information
Scheduling surgery, whether major or minor, is a big step. The following information is to help you become familiar with the procedures before, during and after your surgery. Please use this information to ask your care provider any questions you might have.
Useful Surgical Links
The following are links to local surgical hospitals, facilities, and resources:
Surgery Liaison
As your Surgery Liaison I assist you with the financial aspect of any surgery. Either by phone or in person, I explain the estimated costs of your surgery as well as how to interact with your insurance during your surgery time frame.
I am pregnant and I frequently call the office with questions and worries on new symptoms. The on-call nurses have all been patient, understanding, and promptly returned my calls.