Sunday, January 7, 2018

Siloam Springs Women's Center Prenatal Care


Laura Leslie Hills guides the Siloam Springs Women's Center obstetrics and gynecology clinic. Under the leadership of Laura Leslie Hill and her husband Dr. Chad Hill, the Siloam Springs Women's Center has been able to support Siloam Springs Regional Hospital with an increased number of baby deliveries each year.

Siloam Springs Women's Center provides extensive prenatal care, guiding women as to when they should see their doctor and what steps should be taken at the pregnancy's various stages. Between seven and eight weeks into a pregnancy, pregnant women should start with a pre-OB appointment, in which background information is collected and bloodwork is performed. The pre-OB appointment is also an opportunity to ask any questions one might have about being pregnant.

The first OB appointment comes between 9 and 12 weeks into the pregnancy, and includes lab results from the previous visit and additional care planning. After this, the patient has periodic checkups every 4 weeks until the 28-week mark. Then, the frequency of visits increases to once every 3 weeks, and after 36 weeks, visits are weekly. This ensures that any potential issues with the pregnancy are responded to in a prompt and effective manner.