Giving Birth

During a preconception care checkup your provider will discuss factors that can affect a pregnancy such as diet and lifestyle, personal and family medical history as well as medications you are taking. Identifying risk factors before you become pregnant allows you to take steps to increase your chances of a healthy pregnancy. Difficulties getting pregnant are also addressed with counseling and treatment options. 

The Women’s Health Center can help those struggling with infertility issues. Our providers conduct comprehensive workups, prescribe medications, and perform Intrauterine Insemination (IUI). If it is determined that In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is the best option, a referral to an affordable IVF clinic can be made. 

Early and regular prenatal visits are essential to help keep both you and your baby healthy. Visits are typically scheduled once each month for week 4 through 28 of your pregnancy, increasing to twice a month and then weekly as you come closer to 36 weeks. During visits your midwife or physician will calculate your due date, monitor your blood pressure and weight gain, check the baby’s growth by measuring your abdomen, listen to the baby’s heartrate and perform pelvic exams as well as answer any questions you may have. Routine tests will also be ordered. 

At Wayne Memorial your birth plan can be comprised of non-pharmacological pain management strategies, medications including an epidural or a combination of both. Our team of trusted birth experts will work with you so you can experience the birth you want. Non-medication techniques include hydrotherapy, birthing balls, patterned breathing, position changes, counter-pressure as well as hot and cold therapies.