Obstetrical Care

Planning a family can be an exciting, yet demanding undertaking. There are many decisions to be made and much information to absorb. One important step is education. By obtaining important information, you and your partner might easily manage the obstacles that lie ahead.

At Robert Wood Johnson OB/GYN Group Hamilton, we provide a comprehensive list of obstetrical services, in addition to educational components to keep you healthy before, during and after the pregnancy.

Preconceptional Counseling and Guidance
Our staff of dedicated physicians, midwives and nurses offer counseling to couples about inheritable disorders, ovulation calculation, diet and nutrition and overall preconceptional health. Our physicians and midwives conduct a physical examination, discuss prenatal vitamins, optional methods for conceiving, and prenatal screening tests.

Complete Prenatal Health Management
Once your wonderful news has arrived, there are many things to do. But before you start buying rattles and clothes, consider the health of your baby. Prenatal care is essential to a baby’s healthy start. Be sure to attend the recommended appointments as it provides important information for the doctor or midwife. Most prenatal visits include blood draws, weight gain record, urine samples, blood pressure check and fundus measurements. Some visits may include diagnostic tests such as an ultrasound, glucose monitoring, and nutrition counseling.

Nurse Midwifery
For many, having a nurse midwife creates peace of mind throughout the pregnancy and birthing process. Midwifery is a safe, effective and satisfying means of delivering your baby. Our Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) are licensed health care practitioners educated in the two disciplines of nursing and midwifery. They provide primary care to women of childbearing age including: prenatal care, labor and delivery care, care after birth, gynecological exams, newborn care, assistance with family planning decisions, preconception care, menopausal management and counseling in health maintenance and disease prevention. Our team of CNM’s are highly trained and experienced, and deliver a sensitive, caring and personalized touch. They are supervised at all times by our excellent team of physicians.

Medical Team
Throughout your pregnancy you will see that our family has your best interests in mind. Whether you choose one of our Board Certified OB/GYNs or one of our Certified Nurse Midwives, you can be sure that your health and the health of your baby are our first priority.

Highly Trained Specialists
Unlike other OB/GYN practices, we are able to offer the most comprehensive team of Board Certified OB/GYNs, Certified Nurse Midwives and highly trained Medical Specialists. Your obstetrical care extends beyond the traditional approach. The practice works closely with specialists trained Maternal/Fetal Medicine and Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility.

Through our relationship with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton we are able to provide additional services on-site, for your convenience:

Childbirth Education Classes
Our childbirth educators take great pride in guiding expectant parents, older siblings and new moms in caring for their new addition. We offer several courses designed to prepare you for the most important time of your life. These courses include:

• Early Pregnancy Class
• Preparation for Childbirth
• Baby Basics
• Breastfeeding Class
• Tour and Orientation of Maternity Unit
• Basic Life Support for Infants and Children
• Sibling Preparation
• Breast Pump Rental Station
• Prenatal Fitness Program
• Breastfeeding Support Group

Lactation Consultation
One of the most important decisions you will make during your pregnancy is whether or not to breastfeed your baby. If you decide that breastfeeding is the way to go, whether it is for the first few weeks or the first few years, we offer the support you need to do it successfully. Our team of trained lactation consultants will visit you in your maternity suite just after delivery and help you and your baby establish a good start in breastfeeding. This support is not only available during your stay, but also continues even after you bring your baby home. We offer a lactation hotline and a breastfeeding support group, to help answer any questions you may have.

Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum
Through our affiliation with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, we are able to guarantee that you will receive the very latest in medical technology. We provide a team of highly trained board certified anesthesiologists and neonatologists, specialized maternity nurses 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is the most personalized obstetrical care available for you and your child. The hospital recently opened a Level II Special Care Nursery for the care of premature and high risk infants. This special care nursery allows families to stay together and eliminates the need to have such infants transported to another facility for treatment.

The Women and Infants Pavilion is Mercer County’s finest maternity unit. It is a 14-bed unit with beautifully decorated maternity suites designed for Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum which overlook a scenic lake and park setting.

When it comes to your complete obstetrical care, Robert Wood Johnson OB/GYN Group Hamilton is the practice of choice.