Academy Women’s Healthcare Associates understands that labor and delivery is one of the most important events in a woman's life. We respect all patients desires to achieve the labor experience they wish with the benefit of our experience. All birth plans are honored and we will assist you in developing a plan that meets your needs.

We care for normal pregnancy and childbirth as well as high-risk pregnancies. We have delivered over 20,000 babies and will put our wealth of experience to work for you. Some of the more common high risk complications we care for are:

• Multiple pregnancy: Twins, Triplets, etc.
• Premature Labor and Delivery
• Incompetent Cervix
• Lupus
• Chronic Hypertension
• Gestational Diabetes
• We also will care for patients who desire VBAC or vaginal birth after cesarean

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Additional Resources

Preconceptual counseling

Planning your pregnancy can help you make wise choices that will benefit both you and your baby...

Nutrition in Pregnancy

A balanced diet is a basic part of good health at all times in your life. During pregnancy, your diet is even more important...

Exercise and Pregnancy

Regular exercise builds bones and muscles, gives you energy, and keeps you healthy. It is just as important when you are pregnant...

Morning Sickness

Nausea and vomiting are common during pregnancy, especially during the first part of pregnancy. This is often called "morning sickness," although it can occur at any time of the day...

Your Pregnancy Labor and Postpartum Care

The best way to approach pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period is to be informed...

Screening and Birth Defects

Screening tests can give information about a pregnant woman's risk of having a baby with certain birth defects or genetic conditions...

When to go to the Hospital

Although it is not possible to know exactly when labor will begin, you can be ready by knowing what to expect...

Pain relief options

Some women take classes to learn breathing and relaxation techniques to help cope with pain during childbirth. Others may find it helpful to use these techniques along with pain medications...