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Health Information
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HEALTHY PREGNANT WOMEN
IMMUNIZATIONS
| Tetanus booster |
Administer every 10 years |
| Influenza vaccine (flu shot) |
Administer annually |
PREVENTION ISSUES
Your physician's office is a good source for information about the
lifestyle and general health issues:
- Warning signs and symptoms of premature
labor and bleeding
- Exercise
- Ntrition
- Weight
- Breastfeeding
- The meaning of upcoming tests
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- Safety belt use during pregnancy
- CPR
- Childbirth education
- Mental health and depression
- Violent behavior including domestic violence
and abuse
- Child saftey seats/car seats
- Prevention of unintended pregnancy
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| HEALTH CARE SCREENING |
FOLLOW - UP VISITS |
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Physical exam |
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Laboratory / Diagnostic
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- Urinalysis for bacteriuria,
protein, and sugar
- 15-20 Weeks - Maternal Alpha-fetoprotein or triple screen
- 24-28 Weeks - Report Rh(D)
and other antibody screen if indicated.
- Hemoglobin / hematocrit if
indicated One hour Gtt in targeted group
- 35-37 Weeks - Group B
Strep screening as per physician recommendation
- Ultrasound as medically needed
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HAZARD CLINIC NEWS | |
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Dr. Wicker elected into ACP
fellowship |
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Dr.
Mitchell Wicker Jr. has been elected a Fellow of the American
College of Physicians (ACP), the society of internist. The
distinction recognizes achievements in internal medicine, the
specialty of adult medical care. Dr.
Wicker was elected on the recommendation of peers, and the review of
ACP's credentials subcommittee. |
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