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Accidents Happen: A Guide to Children's Emergencies


The Transition From Fertility Specialist Care To Obstetrician Care

Your journey to motherhood may involve IVF (in vitro fertilization) or another fertility service that is overseen by a fertility specialist. Once you have conceived and your pregnancy has been classified as normal, the fertility specialist who first handled your case may refer you to an obstetrician.

Your Care Level

An obstetrician's job is to care for pregnant patients. They also aid with diagnosing issues that occur during an active pregnancy and providing treatment services that will not harm a mother or her unborn baby. Your care level may be dependent upon your age and medical history.

The type of fertility treatment that you underwent and the number of weeks that you are currently pregnant may also reflect upon the level of care that you need. For example, if you suffered miscarriages in the past or if you are deemed as a geriatric patient (an older mom-to-be), your fertility specialist may refer you to an obstetrician who provides care services for those with high-risk pregnancies.

Your Schedule

Patients who undergo a fertility treatment process may be required to meet with their fertility specialist on a frequent basis. Your obstetrician may have an alternate schedule that they will need you to adhere to. The current status of your pregnancy and your medical history may determine if you will follow a standard care schedule or a modified one. A standard care schedule will require you to be seen by your obstetrician on a monthly basis.

Once your pregnancy progresses, you will need to be seen more often. During your office visits, your blood may be drawn and you may undergo ultrasound procedures and other examination procedures. If you need to follow a modified schedule, you may need to be seen by your obstetrician more frequently. Your obstetrician will provide care to you throughout your pregnancy and immediately following it.

If you felt close to your fertility specialist, you may be wondering if you will be able to forge the same type of relationship with your obstetrician. It is vital to share pertinent information with your obstetrician and to maintain an open means of communication with them. This will ensure that your pregnancy moves along as smoothly as possible.

Opening up to your obstetrician will help you form a solid bond with your medical care provider. Your obstetrician will give you frequent updates about your pregnancy, which will provide you with the reassurance that you are likely to want to receive.

To learn more about OB services, talk to a doctor in your area.

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Accidents Happen: A Guide to Children's Emergencies

One of the things I learned when I had children was that accidents can happen at any time. Unfortunately, my children's pediatrician was not always available when those accidents did happen. I had to learn what was considered an emergency and what could wait until the doctor's office was open. Knowing the difference and what to do in non-emergency situations can be confusing. That is why I created this blog. I wanted to provide other parents with a guide that helps them to understand when it is time to head for urgent care or the hospital and when injuries could be treated at home.