•  Pregnancy tests Monday - Friday 8-9 am and Tuesday 2-4 pm, cost $2.00 (sliding fee scale)
   
•  Health education regarding pregnancy and reproductive health
   
•  Referrals to other agencies and community services.
   

Taking care of your body before and during your pregnancy
is very important.
If you are planning a pregnancy
 

•  See a doctor for a physical exam including a pap test.
   
•  Start taking prenatal vitamins.
  Folic acid is especially important for your baby's development.
   
•  Stop smoking!

Do you know ....
 

• Smoking stops fetal breathing movements for 20 minutes
  Smoking increases your risk of :
   
  • Delivering too early
  • Having a miscarriage
  • Giving birth to a stillborn baby
     
• Smoking increases your baby's risk of :
   
  • Having birth defects
  • Dying during infancy
  • Being born too small
  • Having childhood cancer
  • Crib death or SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
     
•  Do not take any medication when you first begin to think you may be pregnant without talking to your doctor.

It's important to get care during your pregnancy!
Do you know at ....

• 2-10 weeks All baby's major organs are formed, but not completely developed.
   
• 11-14 weeks you can hear your baby's heart beat at your doctors visit.
   
• 15-18 weeks baby's fingers and toes have soft nails, hair and eyebrows begin.
   
• 19-21 weeks you can feel your baby move! Your baby can suck its thumb.
   
• 22-24 weeks your baby is nearly 10 inches long and weights 1/2 to 1 pound.
   
• 24-27 weeks your baby's eyes can open. Fine hair now covers your baby's body.
   
• 28-31 weeks your baby can kick, stretch and respond.
   
• 32-35 weeks your baby is 18 inches long and weighs nearly 5 pounds.
   
• 36-37 weeks your baby is gaining about 1/2 pound a week.
   
• 38-40 weeks your baby's lungs are ready to breathe on their own.

 

Prenatal Care Resources

Clinics located in Delaware County

1. Grady Memorial Hospital OB/GYN Clinic (Delaware, Ohio)
   • William Hammett, MD
   • Suzanne Linn, DO (GYN only)
   • Hariklia Louvakis, MD
   • Accepts Medicaid and offers services on sliding fee scale
   • To schedule an appointment or for more information please contact Stacey McIntire at 740-368-5454.
2. St. Ann’s Hospital OB/GYN Clinic (Westerville, Ohio)
   • Accepts Medicaid and offers services on sliding fee scale
   • To schedule an appointment or for more information call 614-546-4773

 Clinics located in Franklin County

1.       Riverside Community Medicine OB/GYN Clinic (Columbus, Ohio)

• Accepts Medicaid and offers services on sliding fee scale
• Family Practice Doctors
• To schedule an OB appointment or for more information call 614-566-5414 . 
• For a GYN appointment call DGHD first for referral instructions at 740-203-2040.

2.       Riverside Family Practice Center (Columbus, Ohio)

• Accepts Medicaid and offers services on sliding fee scale
• Family Practice Doctors
• To schedule an appointment or for more information call 614-566-5414

Delaware County Resources

1.       Department of Job and Family Services (Healthy Start/Healthy Families)

• Located at Hayes Building (140 N. Sandusky St)
• For more information call 740-833-2300

2.       Delaware General Health District

• Located at 3 W. Winter St
• Offers WIC, Immunization, and health screenings
• For more information call 740-368-1700

3.       People in Need (PIN)

• Located at 138 Johnson Dr.
• Assistance with food, rent, diapers, prescriptions
• For more information call 740-363-6284

4.       HELPLINE

• Located at 11 N. Franklin St     
• Crisis and Information Referral
• Call 211 or 740-369-3316 for more information

5.       Turning Point

• Located in Marion County
• Assistance for victims of domestic violence
• For more information call 740-382-8988 or 800-232-6505

6.       DATA Shuttle Service

• Provides transportation in Delaware County and surrounding area
• Fee for service
• For more information call 740-368-9033

Our services are strictly confidential! If you have any questions call 740 203-2040.

Medical Resource Information