Pregnancy Care
Obstetrics is derived from the Latin obstare, which means to stand by. We know that your pregnancy is a pivotally important and meaningful stage in your life, and as obstetricians, our primary role is to stand by you throughout this time. As your providers, we are committed to offering the most advanced and compassionate obstetric care, from your first visit through to delivery and beyond. All of our physicians are deeply experienced in both routine and high-risk prenatal care and delivery services.
Ruch Clinic is a group practice and although you may prefer to have one physician primarily responsible for your pregnancy care, we do suggest that you rotate appointments with all of the physicians in the group. This is for your benefit, so that you get to know each physician prior to labor. Ruch Clinic mothers deliver at both Baptist Memorial Women's Hospital and Methodist Hospital Germantown.
Pregnancy Guide
We've compiled the following articles to answer many common questions about pregnancy, labor, and newborn care.
Breastfeeding and Breast Care
Care of the Penis After Circumcision
Cesarean Delivery
Childbirth Classes
Circumcision
Complications during Pregnancy
Cord Blood Banking
Disability Policy
Exercise & Pregnancy
Fees for Obstetrical Care
Folic Acid Article from March of Dimes
Gestational Diabetes Test
Gestational Diabetes Diet
Helpful Tests for You and Your Baby
HIV Screening
Hospital Expectations
Infant CPR
Medications During Pregnancy
Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
Normal Pregnancy Symptoms and Warning Signs
Nutrition during Pregnancy
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Options for Pain Management
Overview of Prenatal Visits
Postpartum Instructions
Preparing for Baby
Recommended Reading during your Pregnancy
Screening Tests in Pregnancy
Signs and Stages of Labor
Special Procedures during Pregnancy
Ultrasound during Pregnancy
Vaginal Delivery
Weight Gain in Pregnancy Informed Consent
Weight Gain in Pregnancy
Your Birth Plan at Ruch Clinic
Zika Virus and Pregnancy