401 Warren st.. Suite # 300, Redwood City, CA 94063 - 650.701.1882 - www.rwcdocs.com
Pain or Headaches: Tylenol (Acetaminophen)
Cough: Robitussin dm (Guaifenesin)
Nasal Congestion: Afrin nasal spray (max 3-4 days), Sudafed
Constipation: Colace, Fibercon, Metamucil
Sore throat: Ricola cough drops, Halls drops, salt water gargles
Heartburn: Tums, Mylanta, Maalox, Zantac (Ranitidine), Pepcid (Famotidine)
Yeast Infections: Gyne-lotrimin, Monistat
Seasonal Allergies: Chlor-Trimeton (Chlorpheniramine), Claritin, zyrtec, Benadryl, nasal steroids
Insomnia: Benadryl, Tylenol PM, Ambien
Nausea: 25 mg Vitamin B6 plus ½ of a Unisom tablet, seabands, ginger
Precautions:
• Take your prenatal vitamins with at least 400 micrograms of folic acid (folate) per day.
• Do not smok or use alcohol and recreational drugs.
• Avoid high temperatures (no hot tubs or Jacuzzis).
• Drink plenty of water when exercising. Keep your heart rate about 140 or less.
• Do not eat raw meat, Eat sushi only if it is very freshly made.
• If you have a cat, do not change the kitty litter (risk for toxoplasmosis).
• Do not eat high mercury containing fish: shark , swordfish , king mackerel , and tile fish .
Time line: (Note: NT testing is now offered to everybody. Amniocentesis is for pt over 35.)
• 6-10 wks In office ultrasound. Blood tests: Prenatal labs. Schedule NT testing. (CVS for some).
• 12-14wks CVS and NT testing performed. Schedule Amnio for 16-18 wks if desired.
• 14-16 wks Schedule your level II ultrasound for 18-20 wks.
• 16-18 wks Quad blood testing is done to complement the NT. Amnio is performed.
• 18-20 wks Level II ultrasound performed.
• 20-22 wks Sign up for prenatal classes (see below). Fetal echocardiograms performed for some patients.
• 24-28 wks Glucola blood test performed (diabetes screen).
• 28-32 wks Some Rh negative patients receive Rhogam. Prenatal classes.
• 35-37 wks Pre-register at the hospital. GBS screen (vaginal swab done in the office).
Prenatal Testing Centers (Genetic Counseling, NT, CVS, Amnio, Level II ultrasound, Fetal Echo, NST)
Stanford Perinatal Diagnostic Center (Level II ultrasound) (650) 725-7030
Stanford Genetics Counseling (NT, CVS, Amniocentesis) (650) 725-5198
Drs McCallum and Liner (NT, Amniocentesis, Level II ultrasound) (650) 964-1505
UCSF Perinatal Unit (NT, CVS, Amniocentesis, Level II ultrasound) (415) 476-4080
Stanford Pediatric Cardiology (Fetal Echocardiograms) (650) 497-8422
Childbirth classes
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (Stanford) www.lpch.org (650) 723-4600 .
Redwood City Special Delivery call Patty (RN) at: (831) 475-0451
Sequoia Hospital www.sequoiahospital.org ( 650) 367-5998
El Camino Hospital www.elcaminohospital.org ( 650) 940-7302
Mills Peninsula Hospital www.mills-peninsula.org (650) 696 5400
Blossom Birth www.blossombirth.com ( 650) 964-7380
Birth University (S.F.) www.birthu.com (707) 746-7783