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How to choose a prenatal caregiver
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- Dr. Keith Eddleman , Director of Obstetrics, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York
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Dr. Keith Eddleman
Director of Obstetrics, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York
Every pregnant woman needs regular prenatal care, right from the start. But what type of prenatal caregiver to choose? Midwife, obstetrician, family practitioner? Dr. Keith Eddleman, author of Pregnancy for Dummies, explains the factors to consider.
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How to choose a prenatal caregiver
- Take into consideration your overall health and any special medical issues you may be facing.
- Research the care and delivery options available in your area.
- Remain flexible. Pregnancy is a fluid situation; you may make an appropriate choice at the beginning of your pregnancy but find that you have to adjust to new factors later on.
- The OB/GYN can take care of virtually all routine complications of pregnancy. You could also choose a family practice physician or a midwife, but if you have serious complications, you may need to see a specialist.
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