expecting a baby

Obstetrics & Gynecology

1502 E. 8th Street, Weslaco, TX


1502 E. 8th Street, Weslaco, TX 78596

Ph: 956-968-4531
Fax:
956-969-2900

Hospital Knapp Medical Center
Answering Service 956-968-8567

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OBSTETRICS

Prenatal Care
During the nine months of your pregnancy you come for regular check-ups with your doctor to keep a record of your pregnancy and to ensure the well being of the baby.

Vaginal Delivery
Is the delivery of a baby through the mother's vagina.

Episiotomy
It is an incision into the perinium (area of skin between the vagina and the anus) to enlarge the space and allow the baby to be born.

Cesarean Birth (C-Section)
Is the surgical delivery of a baby trough an incision (a cut) in the abdomen and the uterus.

A cesarean is done to ensure the safest birth for both you and your baby.

Post-Partum Tubal Ligation
Is a surgical procedure that is done to permanently prevent pregnancy. It is almost 100% effective.

Almost half of the women who choose sterilization have it performed postpartum