Family-Centered Childbirth
Our caring doctors look forward to welcoming your new baby into the world. Before the special day arrives, we take great care to ensure that both mother and baby are healthy. From your first visit all the way to delivery of your baby, Bay Area OB/GYN is there to offer support and guidance to insure that life’s most precious gift, your child is born healthy. Call (281) 332-9511 or request an appointment online at Bay Area OB/GYN located in Webster, Texas.
At Bay Area OB/GYN, we offer our patients the full spectrum of prenatal, pregnancy, and childbirth services, including:
A healthy pregnancy starts with good prenatal care both before and during your pregnancy. In addition to assessments, we recommend prenatal vitamins and healthy lifestyle habits to get your pregnancy off to the best start. If you are thinking about becoming pregnant or are pregnant, set an appointment today for prenatal counseling and treatment.
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Our in-office pregnancy tests let our patients know if they are pregnant while they wait. We also use blood tests to monitor pregnancy hormones to help monitor pregnancies. If you suspect that you might be pregnant, make an appointment today. Like all of our OB/GYN services, pregnancy testing is confidential.
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- Fetal Integrated Screening with Nuchal Translucency
Fetal Integrated Screening with Nuchal Translucency is used during pregnancy to gage the risk of chromosome abnormalities, such as Down’s Syndrome for a fetus. Nuchal Translucency uses ultrasound to measure the neck area of the fetus. The neck measurement correlates with the risk of down’s Syndrome. The Nuchal Translucency results are integrated with other fetal screenings, such as hormone (HcG) or protein measurements (AFP, PAPP-A) and considered with the age of the mother to develop a risk profile.
- Amniocentesis
Amniocentesis is a diagnostic test that may be used after about the 16th week of pregnancy. Amniocentesis is used to confirm the findings of other assessments or to detect chromosomal, neural, or inherited disorders in a developing fetus, such as Down’s Syndrome, Hunter’s Syndrome, or Spina Bifida. In the last semester of pregnancy, it is used to evaluate the lungs of a fetus. Amniocentesis involves obtaining and examining a sample of amniotic fluid from within the sac surrounding the fetus. It is commonly recommended for pregnant women over age 35.
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- Biophysical Profile
Biophysical Profile Testing uses both Fetal Non-Stress Testing and ultrasound evaluation to assess fetal health during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Biophysical Profile Testing is used for high-risk pregnancies or patients that are having certain symptoms. Biophysical Profile Testing (BPP) is a non-invasive method of evaluating fetal breathing, movement, muscle tone, heart rate, and amniotic fluid.
- Non-Stress Test
Fetal Non-Stress Testing (NST) is a simple test to measure the heart rate of the fetus to determine if it is receiving enough oxygen and is not in distress. Fetal Non-Stress Testing may be performed after 28 weeks of gestation if a developing baby is overdue or has moved less than usual, to check placenta functioning, or for other reasons associated with high-risk pregnancy. The test involves placing belts on the mother’s abdomen that measure fetal heart rate and contractions. As the name implies, this pregnancy assessment is not stressful for the mother or fetus.
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We manage high-risk pregnancies carefully because they carry more risks to the mother and developing baby. A pregnancy may be termed high-risk for women over the age of 35 or women with certain medical conditions. With careful monitoring and management, most women with high-risk pregnancies deliver healthy babies.
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Cervical cerclage placement is used to prevent the cervix from opening early during pregnancy. If the cervix opens too early, it may lead to preterm labor or delivery. Cervical cerclage may be recommended for women with a weak (incompetent cervix) or who have had certain problems with prior pregnancies.
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Our caring obstetricians keep a close eye on the progression of multiple pregnancies. Mothers and developing twins, triplets, and more require extra special attention during pregnancy to make sure that everyone is healthy. Rest assured that our doctors have many years of experience managing multiple pregnancies from early pregnancy screenings to multiple deliveries.
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We participate in Alere Obstetrical Homecare Services to help monitor women at-risk for pre-term labor while they remain in their homes. Alere includes telephonic and home-based nursing assessments. Alere provides our patients with 24 hour support in the comfort of their own homes.
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Our compassionate obstetricians have the expertise to help make our patient’s pregnancies and deliveries as easy as possible. We monitor the health of both mothers and developing babies carefully throughout pregnancy. As the time grows near, we discuss delivery options, such as vaginal birth, C-section, natural childbirth, and the use of pain-relieving medications so that when the magical day arrives, we are well-aware of your preferences.
Bay Area OB/GYN also offers:
- Office-Based Circumcision
- Cord Blood Banking Options
For more information about family centered childbirth and prental care in Webster, Texas, call Bay Area OB & GYN at (281) 332-9511 or request an appointment online!
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