Pregnancy
Answers to Common Questions During Pregnancy
How do I contact people in the office? If you have questions or concerns and you prefer not to wait until your next visit, please call the office or message us on patient portal. Our office number of (860) 646-1157, is answered 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. During business hours, our practice’s…
Read MoreExercise During Pregnancy
So, you’re pregnant. Congratulations! Many people think that pregnancy is a time to relax and avoid physical activity. But did you know that this is actually one of the best times in your life to exercise? Exercise during pregnancy has been shown to improve physical fitness and weight management. It can also reduce the risk of…
Read MorePost-Procedure Discharge Instructions
ANESTHESIA: You have received the following type of anesthesia: Sedation Regional Block Local Other Subtle residual effects of sedation with local / regional block can last more than 24 hours. Rest for the remainder of the day or longer if your surgeon has advised you to do so. Although you may feel normal within the first…
Read MorePost Procedure Discharge Instructions for Novasure
What to expect after Novasure: You will begin to notice worsening discomfort as the anesthetic wears off. You may experience mild to moderate cramping (like menstrual cramping) and pinkish watery discharge. This may last approximately two (2) to three (3) weeks. Most patients are able to resume normal activity after twenty-four (24) hours. You may…
Read MorePost Procedure Discharge Instructions for Hysteroscopy
What to expect after a Hysteroscopy: You should expect to feel period cramps and mild discomfort for the next twenty-four (24) hours. Most patients are able to resume normal activity after twenty-four (24) hours. You may return to work the day after the procedure. Instructions: You will need to be driven home because of the…
Read MorePost-Procedure Patient Instruction For Essure
What to expect after Essure: You should expect to feel period cramps and mild discomfort for the next twenty-four (24) hours. Most patients are able to resume normal activity after twenty-four (24) hours. You may return to work the day after the procedure. Instructions: You will need to be driven home because of the medications…
Read MoreBirth Plan Patient Information
All of us at OBGYN Group of Eastern Connecticut would like to congratulate you. Whether this is your first pregnancy or not, we understand that this is a very special time. It is our policy to provide you with the best obstetrical care and to do all that we can to ensure the well beign…
Read MoreSafe Foods
See the attached PDF below to find out what Pregnant Women and Parents should know about eating fish. View / Download the PDF
Read MorePrenatal Genetic Screening Tests
Prenatal genetic testing gives parents-to-be information about whether their baby has certain genetic disorders before birth. Many prenatal genetic tests are available. Prenatal screening tests can tell you the chances that your unborn baby will have a type of genetic disorder called aneuploidy and a few additional disorders. Prenatal diagnostic tests can tell you whether…
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