Meet The Doctors
We are a group of family physicians working together to provide family-centered maternity care in Ottawa at the Civic Hospital This evening: ❖ Introduce ourselves ❖ Describe our philosophy of care ❖ Give you an idea of what to expect ❖ Answer questions
Dr Elena Charapova Dr Sarah Rice Dr Laura Sellers Dr Jolanda Turley Dr Rebecca Warmington Dr Kristine Whitehead
Dr Elena Charapova Somerset West Community Health Centre
Dr Sarah Rice Somerset West Community Health Centre + Civic Family Health Team
Dr Laura Sellers Centretown Community Health Centre
Dr Jolanda Turley Primrose Family Health Team
Dr Rebecca Warmington Centretown Community Health Centre
Dr Kristine Whitehead Riverside Family Health Team
Family Doctors ● Provide low risk maternity care No serious complications during pregnancy or delivery Anticipating a normal vaginal delivery Minimal interventions during labour ● Have a family- centred approach to pregnancy and delivery ● Care for your newborn after birth as well
Who will be my doctor when I have my baby? We work in a call group Provide 24/7 coverage for our patients Civic Birth Unit always knows who is on call and how to reach us
Family Medicine Residents We are all involved in teaching Family Medicine Residents Residents are Doctors, they have graduated from medical school Family Medicine Residents are completing 2 years of training in specialty of Family Medicine There is always a Family Medicine Resident present in Labour and Delivery. They will be the first person you meet and will follow you through to your birth.
Who will be involved in your care? ● Family Doctor ● Nurse ● Family Medicine Resident Possibly ● Anesthesiologist (eg. epidural) ● Obstetrician ● Neonatologist/ Pediatrician
Photos: Patrice Laroche
Photos: Patrice Laroche
Photos: Patrice Laroche
Photos: Patrice Laroche
Photos: Patrice Laroche
Photos: Patrice Laroche
Photos: Patrice Laroche
Discussion Topics ● Labour and Delivery Preparation ● Early Labour ● Active Labour ● Delivery Time ● Postpartum- Mother Baby Unit
Labour and Delivery Preparation
Labour and Delivery Preparation Pre-admission Form Prenatal Class, Prenatal Breastfeeding Class Packed Bag Support People Admitting
Early Labour
Early Labour What can I do at home in Early Labour? When should I go to the hospital? 613-761-5112
Arriving at the hospital Parking Some doors lock at 10pm (use Main Entrance or ER) “Triage”
Active Labour
Active Labour Admitted to private Birthing Room 1:1 nursing Coping with Labour You are involved at every step of the decision- making process
Delivery Time
Delivery Time Delayed Cord Clamping Skin-to-skin Newborn care by RN Early breastfeeding encouraged and supported
https://youtu.be/0vzW9qPz3So
Postpartum: Mother Baby Unit and Newborn Care
Postpartum: Mother Baby Unit and Newborn Care Mother-Baby Unit (A4) Support person can stay overnight 1 or 2 nights Visitors Family Doctor cares for you and baby Follow-up 48h after discharge
We look forward to seeing you in the Birth Unit! www.mommadoctors.ca
Grow Your Family With A Family Physician https://vimeo.com/223136972
Recommend
More recommend
