Congratulations on the news of your pregnancy! Lakeview Women’s Health dedicates itself to providing the highest quality prenatal care in order to promote healthy pregnancies for all our patients. We are thrilled that you have entrusted our doctor and staff with your pregnancy. Our philosophy of prenatal care emphasizes individualized one-on-one care with your doctor. She will address the particular considerations of your pregnancy personally at each visit. Continuity of care with one doctor is maintained throughout your pregnancy and delivery whenever possible. We focus on promoting the healthiest pregnancy possible through education, proper nutrition, exercise, and appropriate laboratory testing. We encourage our patients to take the time to ask questions, read, and improve their lifestyles whenever possible.

About the Hospitals:

Our obstetrician delivers babies out of two hospitals:

Emergencies

In case of an emergency situation, please call the office telephone number. During routine office hours, the doctor or staff should be available to talk to you directly.

After hours, the answering service will take your message and contact the on call doctor. Please identify your name, nature of the problem, and the number you can be reached at. If the on call physician is busy with a delivery, surgery, or other patient care, she will return your call as soon as possible.

Some symptoms which warrant a call to the doctor include:

• Heavy or bright red bleeding
• Any bleeding associated with pain
• Regular, timed contractions
• Severe pain or pressure in your back or lower pelvis
• Any large gushes of fluid or continuous leakage of clear liquid
• Fever over 101 degrees Farenheit (38 degrees Celsius)
• No fetal movement for more than 4 hours after 24 weeks pregnant

Important Phone Numbers