Complete care through pregnancy & delivery

Pregnancy is a very exciting time in a woman’s life, and we look forward to sharing it with you. I want your pregnancy to be a smooth, comfortable process. I offer a wide range of tests to evaluate your health and the health of your unborn child. Choose a physician that will remain with you for the duration of your pregnancy.

Having a basic personal knowledge of pregnancy and its limitations is absolutely imperative. Feel free to ask me anything you are not sure about and learn what to do for a healthy pregnancy. For your peace of mind, I have a physician on call 24/7, and I deliver exclusively at Community Medical Center in Missoula, Montana.

Comprehensive obstetric services

• Pre-pregnancy consultations
• Complete pregnancy testing
• Vaginal & cesarean births
• Vaginal birth after cesarean deliveries (VBAC)
• Non-stress tests (NST)
• On-site 3D & 4D ultrasound versions
• High-risk pregnancies
• Follow-up appointments after delivery

From your initial visit to the 28th week of pregnancy, I will see you every four weeks. From the 28th week to the 36th week, I will see you every two weeks. From the 36th week to delivery, I will see you every week. I will let you know if more frequent visits are necessary.

Complete care from pregnancy to menopause & beyond

I offer patients the most up-to-date and appropriate care. As my patient, you deserve helpful medical information throughout your life. I treat everyone who seeks my help with:

Obstetrics – Comprehensive obstetric care throughout pregnancy and delivery, education about pregnancy and a physician on call 24 hours a day. I also offer vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC).

Ultrasound – I provide AIUM-accredited ultrasound in conjunction with my obstetric and gynecologic care. By having the machine right in my office, I make the process simpler and more convenient for you – so you don’t have to worry about making extra appointments at an outside imaging center. All of  my ultrasounds are performed by myself.

High-Risk Pregnancies

Should you worry about high-risk pregnancy?

The first thing you should know is that high-risk pregnancy is not as bad as it sounds. Many women have high-risk pregnancies. You are likely to be termed high-risk if:

• You are 35 or older
• You had a miscarriage or lost a baby shortly after birth
• You are having twins or other multiple births
• There is an abnormal amount of amniotic fluid
• You have anemia, diabetes, epilepsy, high blood pressure or an infection
• Fetal growth is slow
• Your blood is Rh negative; baby’s blood is Rh positive
• You had a low birth-weight baby or birth before 37 weeks
• There is a fetal genetic condition
• Lifestyle choices – tobacco use, drinking alcohol & the use of non-prescribed drugs

Don’t be alarmed if you are told that your pregnancy is high-risk. I will simply monitor your pregnancy more closely, and your chances of delivering a healthy baby are extremely high. 

I understand that potential complications can be daunting and scary. That is why I will  spend time with each and every patient to explain options and map out a care plan that is unique to your situation. My main goal is a healthy baby and mom.

Obstetrical Care