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Obestetrics.
Gynecology |
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K.
Michael Scharff, M.D.
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Address:
2246 Illinois State Route 157,Glen Carbon,
IL 62034 |
| Address:
2044
Madison Avenue, Suite G2, Granite City, IL 62040 |
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Phone
& Fax: P:(618)288-9251 F:(618)288-6900 |
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Specialty:
Obstetrics & Gynecology |
| Board
Certification: Obstetrics & Gynecology |
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Medical
School: Baylor College of Medicine |
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Residency:
Baylor
College of Medicine |
| Kelly
Murray, CNP, CNM: Certified in Mid-Wifery |
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Accepting
new patients? Yes |
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Referring
Physicians: General
Surgery: Gateway Surgical & Vein Care, |
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Care Physicians |
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Meet
the Staff: Mary
Helen Sutter, Practice Manager |
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Special
Features: |
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Recommended Books:
What to Expect When You’re Expecting |
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Links
to magazines: Pregnancy
& Newborn magazine , Fit
Pregnancy |
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Links
for more information:
Learn more about Gardasil
and preventing cervical cancer: |
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Physician
Ad: |
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10
things that encourage a healthy pregnancy … |
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Eat five or six smaller well-balanced meals each day. |
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Take a prenatal vitamin each day as directed by your obstetrician. |
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Drink plenty of fluids, at least eight to ten glasses
a day, avoiding caffeine and artificial coloring. |
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Don’t drink alcohol. |
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Don’t smoke or allow yourself to be exposed to second-hand
smoke. |
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Exercise – it’s important for your general
health, and also to reduce stress. Take a pregnancy exercise
class or walk at least 15 to 20 minutes every day at a
moderate pace. |
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Get adequate sleep – at least eight hours a night.
If you’re suffering from sleep disturbance, take
naps during the day and see your physician for advice. |
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Wear comfortable, non-restricting shoes and put your feet
up several times a day to prevent fatigue and swelling
of the feet, legs, and ankles. |
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Continue to wear a safety belt while riding in motor vehicles.
Sit as far from the air bag as possible. |
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Don’t take over-the-counter medications or herbal
remedies without first consulting your obstetrician. |
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for the doctor: |
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Forms: |
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Attach
forms to be filled out ahead of time |
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