What is obstetrics?
Obstetrics is an area of medicine focused on the health and wellness of women before, during, and after pregnancy. Dr. Daley is an experienced OB/GYN and enjoys nothing more than sharing the joy of bringing new healthy babies into growing families.
What are obstetrics services?
At WomanKind OB/GYN, PA, Dr. Daley provides comprehensive obstetrics services to meet any of your prenatal needs. Some of the obstetrics services include:
- Prenatal care
- Postpartum care
- Vaginal delivery
- Cesarean section (C-section) delivery
- High-risk pregnancy care
- Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)
- Circumcision
She also offers obstetric ultrasounds, 4D ultrasounds, and non-stress testing, which is a fetal test that monitors the activity of your baby through ultrasound testing and fetal heart rate monitoring.
What can I expect during obstetrics care?
You can expect comprehensive and compassionate care from Dr. Daley at WomanKind OB/GYN, PA. She has dedicated her practice to ensuring women get the sensitive and special care they need to optimize health and wellness.
The specifics of your obstetrics appointments depend on whether your pregnancy is normal or high risk and how far along you are in your pregnancy.
Dr. Daley recommends you schedule your first obstetrics care appointment as soon as you know you’re pregnant. Early and frequent prenatal care is important for you and your baby’s health.
During your obstetrics visits, Dr. Daley:
- Performs a urinalysis
- Checks weight
- Measures abdominal girth
- Assesses heart rate and blood pressure
- Listens to your baby’s heartbeat
- Performs any necessary tests or exams based on weeks of gestation
She also answers any of your questions and does her best to meet your delivery plan needs.
What is a high-risk pregnancy?
Dr. Daley is a high-risk OB practitioner and specializes in the management of high-risk pregnancies. Your pregnancy may be high risk if:
- You’re 35 or older
- You have a chronic health condition, such as high blood pressure or heart disease
- You develop gestational diabetes or preeclampsia during pregnancy
- You’re carrying twins or triplets
- You have a history of a high-risk pregnancy
- There are concerns about the health of your baby
With a high-risk pregnancy, Dr. Daley schedules more frequent obstetrics appointments and may request special tests to monitor you and your baby’s health.
For compassionate and comprehensive obstetrics care from an experienced OB/GYN, call WomanKind OB/GYN, PA, or book an appointment online today.
