Prenatal Book - Emerald Coast Obstetrics and Gynecology

Prenatal Book Eighth Edition

103 E. 23rd Street Panama City, FL 32405

(850) 769-0338

Michael Ingram, MD FACOG

Henry Breland, MD FACOG

George Ramie, DO FACOOG

Samuel Wolf, DO FACOG

Toni Pennington, MD Kimberly W. Bain, MD Justo Maqueira, Jr., MD

FACOG

FACOG

FACOG

Debbie Ivey, ARNP Michelle Lang, ARNP

Tammie Mott, CNM/ARNP

Donna Thomson, CNM/ARNP

Michelle Sims, CNM/ARNP

Table of Contents

Page Congratulations/ Patient Portal.............................................................................................3 Telephone Directory..............................................................................................................7 Community Services.............................................................................................................8 Providers and Appointments...............................................................................................10 Gulf Coast Medical Center.................................................................................................16 Laboratory Tests..................................................................................................................18 Ultrasound...........................................................................................................................22 Approved Medications........................................................................................................23 Prenatal Education..............................................................................................................25 Morning Sickness...............................................................................................................26 Warning Signs During Pregnancy.......................................................................................28 Nutrition During Pregnancy................................................................................................29 Smoking..............................................................................................................................33 Important Immunizations During Pregnancy......................................................................35 Influenza (flu) Infection and Pregnancy..............................................................................36 Herpes Infections & Pregnancy..........................................................................................38 Headache in Pregnancy.......................................................................................................39 Ligament Pain.....................................................................................................................40 Back Pain During Pregnancy..............................................................................................42 Exercise During Pregnancy.................................................................................................45 Travel During Pregnancy....................................................................................................47 Fetal Kick Counts...............................................................................................................48 Urinary Tract Infections......................................................................................................49 Pre-term Labor....................................................................................................................51 Blood Pressure Problems in Pregnancy..............................................................................53 Gestational Diabetes Mellitus.............................................................................................55 Abdominal Trauma ............................................................................................................56 Additional Fetal Surveillance.............................................................................................57 Group B Strep.....................................................................................................................58 Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)...............................................................................59 Selecting a Pediatrician.......................................................................................................60 Induction of Labor..............................................................................................................61 Broken Water......................................................................................................................64 True Labor...........................................................................................................................65 Labor Epidurals...................................................................................................................67 Hospital Packing List..........................................................................................................69 Circumcision.......................................................................................................................71 Postpartum Information .....................................................................................................73 Family Planning .................................................................................................................78 Interesting Websites............................................................................................................81 Pregnancy Myths................................................................................................................82 Core Blood Banking...........................................................................................................84 Sponsor Information...........................................................................................................86 Notes...................................................................................................................................99

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EMERALD COAST OB/GYN OBSTETRIC PHILOSOPHY

We believe strongly that while we as obstetric providers will always work diligently to improve the lives of the families we serve, we

cannot accomplish the most optimal pregnancy outcome without the constant and careful cooperation of the most important member of our

team ? the expectant mother, herself.

All rights reserved. Published by Emerald Coast OB/GYN, June, 2008 8th edition, with revisions, June 2018 Editor: Samuel Wolf, DO

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Congratulations!

Welcome to our obstetric services! Emerald Coast OB/GYN has a long tradition of providing the very best of care to expectant families living in Bay County and surrounding counties in northwest Florida. We are pleased that you have chosen us to help you throughout this important time in your life.

We have prepared this booklet to introduce our practice to you and to provide you with important information and helpful answers to many questions that will come up during your pregnancy.

Be sure to slip our little book into your bag and carry it with you at all times. You will find that you will often refer to the information contained in this book throughout your pregnancy.

This book may also be found on our website . A complimentary copy will be given to you at your first visit. If you lose your book, you may acquire another book for $8.

Register on the Patient Portal

Now you can update your patient information, check test results, pay your bill, request appointments, send and receive messages from our staff by accessing the Patient Portal. Please take time to activate your account. First Time Registration: Go to the website: and click Patient Portal. On the right of the screen click the blue link that says "Sign Up Today". 1. Find Your Patient Record: Enter your name, birth date, email and phone number, Click "continue". Note: Enter the phone number on file from your first visit. A confirmation code will be presented on screen. You will need that number to complete the activation. 2. Verify Your Identity: To ensure your privacy, we must verify your identity with a phone call, text, or email. Enter the phone number you would like to receive your call on and click "send code". When you receive the call, answer and follow the directions. Enter the confirmation code you were given on your call into the computer. When verification is complete you will continue the registration process on your computer screen. 3. Create Your Password: You will be prompted to create a password for future logins on the patient portal. Please keep this password somewhere safe.

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