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# Medical Professionals Professionals Medical Expect Only the Best Care When You Are Expecting
There is nothing more exciting in a woman’s life than when she is expecting her first child. As exciting as it is, it can also be a time filled with anxiety. That is why you want a gynecologist who will provide “old-fashioned” care combined with state-of-the-art technology. Dr. Carfagno and his staff at Advanced Care Ob/Gyn are the professionals you want on your team during this incredible time of your life.
When is the best time to intervene to ensure a healthy pregnancy?
Interventions to improve a pregnancy outcome are most effective when implemented prior to pregnancy. Maternal health and wellness allows for healthy conception. In the weeks prior to a missed menstrual cycle, major organ systems are formed in the fetus. Maternal circulation and hormones support the newly conceived fetus and implantation of placenta. Exposure to toxins and infectious agents will also be exposed to the fetus.
What is the best way for a woman to prepare herself for pregnancy?
We make the following recommendations in accordance with our governing professional bodies (American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Nurse-Midwives). We assure adequate folic acid intake through a diet rich in folate and multivitamins containing folic acid 400 micrograms. We stress avoiding alcohol and illicit substances before trying to achieve pregnancy as both increase the risk for serious birth defects and developmental disabilities. A woman must quit smoking and avoid secondhand smoke as this too can decrease fertility. Smoking during pregnancy limits a baby’s growth and increases risk for premature birth and placental abnormalities. Be sure and wash all fruits and vegetables as pesticides are used on many farms. We also suggest using natural cleaning agents whenever possible.
Advanced Care Obstetrics & Gynecology offers quality, compassionate healthcare for all stages of a woman’s life. With a philosophy that emphasizes a comprehensive wellness approach, they seek to provide their patients comfort and satisfaction by establishing a patient-focused, family-friendly environment. With admitting privileges at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center and Shore Medical Center, Dr. Carfagno and his team focus on a woman’s lifestyle from adolescence through maturity.
Tell us what sets your practice apart from others like it.
Our practice is dedicated to caring for a woman’s unique needs in a warm, personal and courteous environment. Our dedication to excellence in care during pregnancy, labor and delivery means we will keep you surrounded by the best medical team available in the region. During your pregnancy we will closely monitor your progress and ensure the best possible quality of care.
Tell us about some of the prenatal services you offer.
We provide a large selection of prenatal services for pregnant women – from routine care for the healthy mother, to the most sophisticated care for the complicated pregnancy. Our providers work together with maternal-fetal medicine specialists and they can perform a wide range of testing for any need. We also seek to provide complete and integrated care from the preconception period through postpartum care.
Tell us about your family planning services.
Our patients receive a full range of contraceptive services that include counseling to teens as well as all women who seek contraception care. Some options include oral contraceptive pills, intrauterine devices, contraceptive rings, contraceptive patches, Implanon® and tubal sterilizations.
What type of counseling do you offer a woman planning to conceive?
Besides getting a complete physical exam from their healthcare providers, we address many of the psychosocial aspects with the couple. We are invested in guiding our patients toward maintaining a healthy lifestyle both physically and emotionally. We consider ourselves an essential partner during this important stage in their lives. We realize this involves a considerable amount of time targeted toward education during prenatal visits in our office. We plan to provide additional services to our patients in the Advanced Care office and network with a range of professionals to direct families towards complementary services. We encourage our patients to ask questions and inquire about their choices and options. Being well informed allows the patient to achieve a comfort and confidence level in their choice of provider as well as themselves.
Call us to reserve your appointment.
To schedule an appointment at Advanced Care Ob/Gyn, call 609-272-0506 or visit www.advancedcareobgyn.com.
We’re With You All The Way
Old-Fashioned Care With State-Of-The-Art Technology Quality, Compassionate Healthcare for All Stages of a Woman’s Life Courtyard Professional Offices 707 White Horse Pike, Suite D4 • Absecon, NJ 08201 609.272.0506 • Fax: 609.272.0607 Linwood Commons 2106 New Road, Suite D10 • Linwood, NJ 08221 609.927.2244 • Fax: 609.927.2242
PICTURED: Salvatore A. Carfagno, DO, FACOOG, Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, with his beautiful family
Affliated with: AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center and Shore Medical Center
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