Prenatal Education
Dr. Timothy Hardy and Nurse Practitioner Melissa Waddell want to provide you with excellent prenatal care. You will deliver at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, formerly Chesapeake General Hospital. The BirthPlace is located on the 3rd Floor and the Mother/Infant department is located on the 4th floor East wing. They offer many different types of Maternity Classes from Childbirth Classes, Caring for a Newborn, Boot Camp for Dad's, Baby and Dog, Breastfeeding, Infant CPR and much more.
Whether you are pregnant for the first time or not, most women have a lot of questions regarding their prenatal care, tests offered and symptoms that occur during pregnancy. Here at Atlantic OB/GYN, we want your pregnancy to be a healthy one. This information is not designed to replace regular prenatal visits. If you have any questions, please call the office immediately.
What To Expect:
- Prenatal Care Calendar
- Helping You Have A Great Pregnancy
- Nausea During Pregnancy
- Emergency Signs and Symptoms in Pregnancy
- Travel During Pregnancy
- Pediatricians at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
- Foods to Avoid in Pregnancy
- Healthy Diet During Pregnancy
- How to Maximize Iron Absorption
- Common Discomforts In Pregnancy
- Activities to Avoid
Tests & Procedures:
- Alpha Fetoprotein Test
- Amniocentesis
- Cervical Cerclage
- Cesarean Section
- Group Beta Strep
- Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Testing
High Risk Pregnancy:
- Diabetes in Pregnancy (Gestational Diabetes)
- Diet and Exercise Tips for Gestational Diabetic
- Meal Plan for Gestational Diabetics
- Warning Signs for Gestational Diabetic Patients on Insulin
- High Blood Pressure In Pregnancy
- Morning Sickness
- Placenta Previa
- Postpartum Depression
Common Questions In Pregnancy: