Congratulations!  Welcoming your newest arrival is our privilege. At LPW we strongly emphasize the importance of proper medical care throughout your entire pregnancy. Lancaster Physicians for Women is here for you from your baby’s conception to birth, along with a postpartum visit.   We provide care for routine and high risk pregnancies, offering the best possible care available.  Delivering exclusively at the Lancaster Women and Babies Hospital, we draw from their facility to ensure your pregnancy is a good experience.

Once you know you are pregnant or think you are pregnant, please call our office to schedule your appointments.  Your first appointment will be with a nurse between your 7th and 9th week of pregnancy.  This is an hour long appointment.  At this time the nurse will review your and your family’s medical history, explain what to expect during your visits and answer any questions you may have about your pregnancy.                                                                                                    

Your second appointment will be with a physician between the 10th and 11th week of pregnancy.  At this time the doctor will listen for your baby’s heartbeat.

If you are pregnant and transferring from another physician’s office please have the files pertaining to your pregnancy faxed to our office. 

Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment so we may update your information.  In consideration of our other patients, if you arrive 15 minutes past your appointment time you may be asked to reschedule.  While waiting in the reception area it may seem patients are being seen out of turn.   Please take in to account each physician has her own schedule which varies due to the variety of services scheduled.

To find out more about maternity care at Women and Babies Hospital click on this link and proceed to "Getting Started"  Maternity Care

Pregnant women should get a dose of Tdap during every pregnancy to protect the newborn from pertussis. Infants are most at risk for severe life-threatening complications from pertussis. Have you had your Tdap injection?  Ask your doctor for more information or visit the CDC's website.

Medications safe to  take during pregnancy

Heartburn: Maalox,Riopan,Gaviscon,Mylanta,Tums Mylicon-80,Zantac or Pepcid

Constipation: Metamucil,Fiberall,Citracel,Senokot,Fibercon,Colace,Milk of Magnesia, High fiber cereal, Prunes and increasing your fluid intake are also helpful.

Diarrhea: Immodium AD.  AVOID Pepto Bismol in pregnancy

Hemorrhoids: Anusol HC & Preparation H

Headaches: Tylenol (regular or extra strength, NO ADVIL,MOTRIN,ALEVE or ASPIRIN

Coughs/colds: Actifed,Robitussin-DM,Chlor-Trimeton,Neosynephrine Nasal Spray, Afrin Nasal Spray, Benadryl (check with your pharmacist about other generic or brand name products with similar ingredients). The FDA has banned products containing PPA (Phenylpropanolamine). Consult your pharmacist for cold medicines safe in pregnancy.  AVOID: products containing Pseudoephedrine/Phenylphrine especially in the first trimester. 

Sore throat:  Cepacol,Halls,Chloroseptic spray

Allergy:  Claritin, Zyrtec

Dental: Novocaine can be used for dental work.  If your dentist needs to take x-rays your abdomen should be shielded with a lead apron.

Flu shots: The flu shot is recommended if you are pregnant during flu season. Influenza is a contagious disease that spreads around the US every winter, usually between October and May. The flu is caused by the influenza virus and can be spread by coughing, sneezing and close contact.   Please check your insurance to see if this service is covered.   Appointments may be made during scheduled times. You may see these times listed on the "TDap, Gardasil,Depo and Flu Injection schedule" page.  Flu shots will be available October 1st.

Lice: Rid and Nix

Yeast infection: Monistat 7

Nausea: Vitamin B6  50mg three times daily, 1/2 Unisom at night

TB Tests: You may receive a TB test.