1. On the matter of disability for pregnancy, we allow four weeks before your due date if you choose to take it and six weeks postpartum for a vaginal delivery, and eight weeks postpartum for a Cesarean Section delivery. If you develop a medical complication during pregnancy, or in the postpartum period, your disability dates will be adjusted accordingly. We can only authorize disability for as long as you are “medically disabled”.
2. We welcome your husband, children or other family members who may accompany you for your office visits.
3. Childbirth classes are recommended. The hospital class is excellent. Registration starts as early as 28 weeks.
4. You will also need to select a pediatrician prior to delivery. They all prefer an office visit prior to delivery to get acquainted and answer your questions.
5. When you feel your labor has begun (usually contractions every 5 minutes for an hour), or if your bag of water has broken, proceed to Labor and Delivery. They will call us upon your arrival.
6. You may pass a mucous plug; if you do, just watch for other signs of labor such as regular uterine contractions or leakage of fluid.
We welcome you to call the office if you have a problem or question. Please make calls between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday.
For emergencies only, after hours, call 239 593-0990.