Family-Centered Maternity Care

From preconception to birth, postpartum, and beyond...
 
At UTMB Family Practice, we bring a special family-oriented perspective to pregnancy and birth. As family physicians, we recognize that childbirth is a natural, positive, and joyful stage in the development of the family. Our goal is to ensure a healthy baby, a healthy mother, and a healthy family.

Obstetrical and perinatal care at UTMB Family Practice includes the following services:

• Prenatal education and attention to family issues during prenatal visits
   
  Families are important to the health of mother and baby, and concerns about your closest relationships are important to us.
• Active participation by women in planning for birth
   
  We encourage the participation of our patients in planning for birth. Such planning can be instrumental in fostering healthy family relationships and establishing a bond with the baby, spouse or significant other, and other family members. Expectant mothers, as well as the person they choose to support them during labor and birth, are encouraged to participate in childbirth classes at UTMB.
• Low-intervention maternity care
   
  We support both medical and alternative approaches to pain relief during labor and delivery. Procedures such as continuous fetal monitoring, intravenous infusions, regional anesthesia, and episiotomies are only used when medically indicated.
• Consultation with a specialist if needed
  
  Although we are able to deal with most common complications of pregnancy, we will continue to participate in the care of our patients if the services of a specialist are needed.
• Continuing care of mother, infant, and family following birth
   
  Unless you already have a family physician, we will be happy to provide ongoing care for all family members, from baby on up.

Because we value continuity of care, you will see primarily one resident physician for care throughout your pregnancy. We do cover for each other if a physician is out of town or otherwise unavailable.

To schedule an appointment, call the Family Medicine Clinic at (409) 772-2166.

Our offices are in the UTMB Primary Care Pavilion (Suites 103 and 104), located at 400 Harborside Drive in Galveston.