October 12, 2021

Choosing an OB/GYN for Your Pregnancy

For many women, pregnancy is the most beautiful time in their life. Preparing for the arrival of a child is exciting, but it can be nerve-wracking, too. 

As an expectant mother, you want to make sure that you are making the best choices to bring your child into the world. One of the most important choices is deciding which doctor will guide you through your pregnancy. 

Choosing an OB/GYN can be difficult, but community health centers like Fetter Health Care Network help make the process easier.

Things to Consider When Choosing an OB/GYN for Your Pregnancy

When you’re choosing an OB/GYN for your pregnancy, there are many factors to think about. You want to make sure that the doctor you pick meets all of your needs so that your pregnancy can be as smooth as possible. 

The following are a few of the things you’ll want to consider:

Services Offered

The most important factor to consider when choosing an OB/GYN is whether a given provider can offer the services that you need. You’ll want to make sure that they provide extensive women’s health and obstetric services. 

During your prenatal care, you’ll need frequent ultrasounds, blood tests, and physical examinations. You want to be sure that the facility you choose can provide all of these services and more. This ensures that anything that might occur during your pregnancy can be addressed by your health care team so that you don’t have to find another facility at the last minute. 

Location

Location is another factor to consider when choosing an OB/GYN. You’ll have to visit your doctor frequently throughout your pregnancy, so choosing one that is close to your home is important. 

Pregnant women are required to see their doctor once a month until the 28th week of their pregnancy. From weeks 28 to 36, they should see their doctor every two weeks. In the final weeks of their pregnancy, they should see their doctor weekly. 

When you have to make so many prenatal visits, it will be much easier if a provider’s office is located close to your home. 

Payment Options

You may have many concerns when you’re preparing for a new baby, but paying for your prenatal care shouldn’t be one of them. Before choosing an OB/GYN, look into the facility’s payment options. 

If you have a low income, you may want to receive care at a community health center, where options like a sliding fee scale are available.

Patient Reviews

Before committing to an OB/GYN, you should take a look at what other patients have experienced with a given provider. Do some good research and find patient testimonials. Have other patients had a good experience with this doctor? Was the health care team at this facility helpful and attentive? 

Getting insight from former patients can help you to get a preview of the care from a particular doctor.

Women’s Health Services at Fetter Health Care Network

If you are looking for an OB/GYN to monitor your pregnancy, Fetter Health Care Network offers a wide variety of women’s health services and affordable payment options. Learn more by contacting our team or scheduling an appointment today.

 

October 11, 2021

Fetter Health Care Network expands school-based health care services throughout Lowcountry

Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), has expanded its partnership with Charleston County School District (CCSD) to provide school-based health care services to families in five local schools. For 4 years, Fetter has served students and staff in several CCSD schools, and its program will now provide health care services to the families of these students through the use of mobile medical and dental units.

“As a community health center, our job is to identify areas of need within our communities and go where people need it most,” said Dr. Powers. “As these families and staff are in and out of our schools each day, this is an opportunity to provide easy access to quality care that will meet a variety of health care needs.”

“Fetter Health Care Network is an esteemed partner that continuously provides reliable and essential health and dental care to our students, families and community. We are immensely grateful for all Fetter does in service to children and look forward to growing our relationship with them in the future,” states Dr. Gerrita Postlewait, Charleston County School District Superintendent.

For the 2021 – 2022 school year, Fetter will be offering a range of services at partnering schools, including pediatric and adult primary care, dental services, health screenings, immunizations, sports physicals, case management, specialist referrals and behavioral health services. Fetter’s mobile medical units will serve the following schools according to the schedule below:

Baptist Hill Middle High School | Tuesdays | 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Deer Park Middle School | Fridays | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science | Mondays | 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Mary Ford Elementary School | Wednesdays | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Morningside Middle School | Thursdays | 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Families and staff interested in enrolling for Fetter’s health care services or scheduling an appointment at their child’s school can visit FetterHealthCare.org/school or call 843-970-2865 for more information. To learn more about Fetter Health Care Network, visit FetterHealthCare.org and follow Fetter on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.*All services except for dental are available at Deer Park Middle School.

September 29, 2021

Recommended Wellness Visit Schedule for Children

From the time your child is born, their health and safety are your highest priorities. Making sure that they receive the necessary medical care at the proper times is important, but it can be hard to keep track of what is needed and when. 

For this reason, many doctors recommend following a set wellness schedule for children to ensure that the child is reaching age-appropriate milestones, receiving necessary vaccinations and benefitting from proper medical support along the way.

At Fetter Health Care Network, we offer a variety of pediatric services, including general well-child visits. To find out more about our recommended wellness visit schedule for children, read on.

What Is a Well-Child Visit?

A child wellness visit refers to a complete physical for a growing child. Well-child visits consist of a number of things, depending on the child’s age. 

Your pediatrician will perform a complete physical examination to make sure that the child is at an appropriate height and weight for their age. They will look for apparent signs of illness or malformation. Your child’s eyesight and hearing may be checked to make sure that there are no concerns. 

At a well-child visit, the doctor will make sure that the child is adequately verbal for their age and that they do not show any signs of trauma or mental health concerns. The doctor may ask the child to perform basic acts, such as touching their toes or walking in a straight line. This helps to determine whether the child is meeting certain milestones for their age.

An important part of wellness visits is immunizations. Your pediatrician will administer any vaccinations or boosters that your child is due for at the time of their visit.

When Should My Child Have Wellness Visits?

As your child grows, it is important to get them the medical care they need at the proper times. Adhering to a wellness schedule will ensure that your child is in good general health, reaching age-appropriate milestones, and receiving all of their necessary immunizations. 

It can be confusing to try to keep track of when your child should have a wellness visit. To make things simpler, here is the recommended schedule for well-child visits that you can follow:

• 2 weeks to 5 days after birth
• 1 month old
• 2 months old
• 4 months old
• 6 months old
• 9 months old
• 12 months old
• 15 months old
• 18 months old
• 24 months old
• 36 months old
• 3 years old
• 4 years old

After the age of 3, it is recommended that your child receive a general wellness visit once yearly to check their growth, behavioral development, and overall health.

Pediatric Services at Fetter Health Care Network

At Fetter Health Care Network, we offer a variety of pediatric services. Our team is committed to making sure that your child is in good health through their most formative years. 

In addition to well-child visits, we provide preventive care, autism and ADHD screenings, asthma screenings, and sports physicals. To schedule a well-child visit or one of our other pediatric services, contact us today.

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