If your question pertains to one of the ones listed below, simply click on that question to take you to the answer.

1. Do all of the physicians at Kingsdale deliver babies?

2. Will my doctor be the one to deliver my baby?

3. What do I do in case of an emergency or if I am in labor?

4. I just found out that I’m pregnant, when should I see my doctor?

5. Will I be able to have an ultrasound when I’m pregnant?

6. How physically active should I be while pregnant?

7. This is my first baby. What sort of preparations should I make for when the baby arrives?

8. What medicines can I take that are generally considered safe during pregnancy?

1. Do all of the physicians at Kingsdale deliver babies?

All of our physicians at KGA are board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and can provide complete obstetric care, including care for women with high-risk pregnancies.

2. Will my doctor be the one to deliver my baby

At KGA, our physicians make every attempt to be present for the deliveries of each of their own patients. However, if you go into labor during the night or at a time when your doctor may be out of town, your delivery will be attended by one of the other doctors in the group. Our physicians do not share call with other OB/GYN groups, and someone is available for emergencies and laboring patients 24 hours per day.

3. What do I do in case of an emergency or if I am in labor?

Our physicians can be reached 24 hours per day via our main office phone number (614) 457-4827. During business hours, the office nurses can assist you with any questions, and after hours, your messages will be forwarded to our on-call physician by our answering service. If you ever experience a medical emergency of an urgent nature, or in the rare case whereby you cannot reach our physicians by phone, you should immediately go to the hospital for evaluation. Once there, the hospital staff will contact us. For more information on what may be considered an urgent obstetric matter, see our page describing warning signs.

4. I just found out that I’m pregnant, when should I see my doctor?

Once you discover that you are pregnant, we recommend that you call our office to schedule your first obstetric appointment. If this is your first pregnancy, or if you are new to KGA, your initial appointment will be with our nurse practitioner so as to familiarize you with our office and with pregnancy in general. At that time, we will attempt to answer any basic questions you may have. If you are experiencing any problems such as bleeding, fevers, or abdominal pain, or if you have a history of miscarriages, please call our nurses as our physicians will likely want to see you as soon as you find out you are pregnant.

5. Will I be able to have an ultrasound when I’m pregnant?

All of our physicians are highly trained in obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound. Most patients receive an ultrasound at their initial visit to properly estimate their due date, as well as to diagnose any twin pregnancies. Most of our physicians also schedule a second ultrasound in your 20 th week to further evaluate the pregnancy. Later in your pregnancy, our physicians will be able to perform an ultrasound evaluation for any complications that may arise, or to more closely monitor your pregnancy. In addition, we work very closely with specialist in high-risk obstetrics at Ohio State and Riverside, for those patients who may need more specialized ultrasound services.

6. How physically active should I be while pregnant?

Unless you are at risk for pre-term labor, or have been placed on restricted or reduced activity by your doctor, daily exercise can be very beneficial while pregnant. Women who exercise regularly while pregnant tend to have increased endurance and stamina while in labor, decreased incidences of leg cramps, nausea, and varicose veins, and tend to maintain a healthy weight gain. For more specific information, please see our page describing exercise during pregnancy.

7. This is my first baby. What sort of preparations should I make for when the baby arrives?

In addition to preparing your home for the new arrival, we want all first-time moms and dads to feel as comfortable as possible with the prospects of labor, delivery, breast-feeding, and taking care of a new baby. Our nurses offer classes in childbirth education, breast-feeding, and newborn care . Ask your KGA staff-member for more information, or click on one of the above links.

8. What medicines can I take that are generally considered safe during pregnancy?

You should always be sure to discuss with your doctor any medications that you may be taking while pregnant so as to ensure that you are taking the safest medicine that you may need. Some over-the-counter medicines are considered safe (like Tylenol), while others should be avoided (like Advil or Ibuprofen). Please see our list of medications that are safe in pregnancy for some general guidelines, and always be sure to notify your doctor or nurse of any medicines you may be taking.