- Hill Country OB/GYN's Move
- Why are you moving?
Hill Country OB/Gyn has outgrown its current location on the campus of Seton Southwest Hospital. We have been looking for available space in the area for several years. The current medical office building at SSW has also been at capacity for several years. In 2007, the new building at Brodie lane became available for purchase. Hill Country OB/Gyn completed this purchase in 2008 and started plans to finish the build out. The build out is now finished and ready for move in on March 6.
- Why don't you move to the new offices at Seton Southwest?
There are several reasons. The main reason is timing. The new building has had several key delays in its completion. Its original finish date was Spring of 2007. Our space constraints were becoming critical and Hill Country OB/Gyn felt that the space constraints were a limitation on growth. Therefore we had to stop waiting on this building to be completed and find more space.
- Why did you select the building on Brodie Lane?
At the time, there was no developed property available for purchase closer to the hospital.
- Will you still deliver at Seton Southwest?
Yes.
- If my doctor is at the office on Brodie and I go into labor, who will deliver me?
At this time, our plan is to commute between the Brodie office and Seton Southwest for deliveries. We hope to continue to deliver our own patients during the day, as you have come to expect. We will have a physician available on campus at Seton Southwest whenever anyone is in labor. In an emergency, if your doctor can not make it to the hospital in a timely manner, the backup physician will handle your care, until your primary physician can arrive.
- Will you see any patients at the Seton Southwest office?
Yes. Each physician will have 1 day where they see patients at the Seton SW offices. If you prefer to see your physician at SSW, please let our schedulers know.
- Where will you continue spa services?
The spa will be located at the new offices on Brodie Lane. We hope to offer more services to you in our specially equipped spa room.
- Where exactly is the new office on Brodie? Are you in the same building as Dr. Evans the dermatologist?
The address is 9805 Brodie Lane. We are in the same area as Dr. Evans in a separate 1 story, free-standing building behind the Goodwill. We are just north of the intersection of Brodie and Slaughter in the Randall’s shopping center.
- Will your phone number change?
No. All our phone numbers will remain the same including the new direct lines we have published to reach our triage assistants and the refill line. Our fax number will also remain the same.
- Prenatal/Post Partum
- What can I take for headaches if I am pregnant?
Tylenol, as directed.
- What can I take for constipation?
Begin by increasing fluids, exercise (such as walking), and try a cup of prune juice at night. If no relief in 24-48 hours you may take milk of magnesia or Surfak and continue with 1 cup of prune juice at night. If no relief in three to four days call the office and speak to clinical triage.
- What can I take for cold?
Tylenol products, as directed on the bottle
- What can I take for a cough?
Robitussin DM as directed.
- What can I take for sinus or allergies?
If you are 1-12 weeks pregnant use Tylenol allergy/sinus or Benadryl. If you are 13 – 40 weeks pregnant you may use Sudafed, Tylenol allergy/sinus or Benadryl.
- How long is my post partum?
Post partum is four to six weeks after a vaginal delivery and four to eight weeks after a C section.
- I've heard that I can’t have a cat indoors. Is this true?
It's ok to have cats in the house, just do not change litter box while you are pregnant.
- What foods should I avoid while I am pregnant?
All fish should be limited to 12 ounces per week. You may have tuna, but no more than 12 ounces of fish in total. Luncheon meats from the deli are ok if heated. Foods to be avoided are cheese that is soft or un-pasteurized, tile fish, shark, and king mackerel.
- Can I color my hair during pregnancy?
Yes.
- How much weight should I gain?
Weight gain of about 20-25 pounds is recommended for average weight women. Each pregnancy is different so weight gains will vary. Your physician will monitor your individual weight.
- What exercise(s) can I do?
No new exercise routine. You may continue your current exercise routine, unless otherwise directed by your physician.
- What prenatal vitamin can I take?
Any brand as long as it contains 1 mg. of folic acid. Over the counter prenatal vitamins are allowed.
- Up to how many weeks can I travel?
Traveling at 32 weeks or beyond is not recommended.
- I am at least six weeks pregnant and spotting, do I need to be seen by a physician?
While most of the time it is normal to spot in the first trimester. Please contact our office if bleeding is like a period or accompanied by any pain.
- Kids in my child’s class have Fifths disease (Parvo) /Chicken Pox/Hand Foot & Mouth/ Stomach Virus, should I be worried?
Call your Pediatrician for recommendations regarding your child. Contact our office to speak with clinical triage to discuss your care.
- What can I use for a yeast infection?
Monistat 7 Day or 3 Day treatment. If no relief contact the office
- Can I paint?
Yes. Follow the instructions and make sure the area is well ventilated. A mouth covering, such as a dust mask or scarf is recommended.
