Announcing Your Pregnancy Portland OR

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Finding out that you are pregnant is one of the most wonderful experiences a couple can share. So how do you go about announcing your pregnancy to your friends and loved ones? Here are some suggestions:

1. Wait a few weeks. While it may be tempting to shout your happy news out from the top of a mountain, those first few early weeks of pregnancy can be tricky. You may want to wait until you at least have your first appointment with your obstetrician before you tell people about your pregnancy. Why? Your obstetrician will likely take blood work to make sure that your HCG levels are rising appropriately and you may even be sent for an early ultrasound to see your baby's heartbeat. Once you see that your pregnancy is indeed progressing as it should be, you can feel more at ease to share your news.
2. Show off the ultrasound picture. You will likely have an ultrasound in the first trimester (during the first 13 weeks of pregnancy). This can be a fun way to announce your pregnancy. You can tell friends and loved ones that you have a picture that you want to show them. Watch for their surprise when you show them the ultrasound photo of your soon-to-be-born little one!
3. Send a card. If a holiday or birthday is coming up, you can use greeting cards to announce your pregnancy. For example, send your mother a birthday card addressed to "Grandmom". She may be confused at first, until you sign the card "With love from your baby grandchild, due April 21^st" (put your own due date on the card). When she receives this special greeting card, then "Grandmom" will understand what is going on! ...

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Author: Victoria Miller

Martin Lerner Schwartz , MD

503-626-4414
Kaiser Sunnyside Med Ctr
Beaverton, OR
Martin Lerner Schwartz , MD AMA members must adhere to the AMA's Principles of Medical Ethics Primary Specialty (Self Designated)(note): OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Gender: Male Location: View Map Beaverton, OR 97005 Office Phone: 503-626-4414 Accepts New Patients: Yes Hospital Admitting Privileges: Kaiser Sunnyside Med Ctr, Clackamas, OR Providence St Vincent Med Ctr, Portland, OR Health Plan Participation: KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN OF THE NORTHWEST Accepts Medicare: Yes Accepts Medicaid: Yes Group Practice Participation: Kaiser Permanente Interstate M Medical School: DUKE UNIV SCH OF MED, DURHAM NC 27710 Residency Training: UNIV OF NC HOSPS, OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Major Professional Activity: INACTIVE American Board of Medical Specialties Certification: Copyright 2006 American Board of Medical Specialties. All rights reserved. Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Availability: Office hours vary weekly. Practice Philosophy or Description: My practice focus is obstetrics and gynecology with special interest in high risk obstetrics and operative hysteroscopy. I am very concerned that my patients are aware of the treatment options available, and that each of my patients is able to choose the option best suited for her. Key Professional Achievements and Awards: Member, Pacific Coast Obstetrics and Gynecology Society (1997), Northwest Permanente Board of Directors (1986-1995, 1997)Distinguished Physician Award (1981), Northwest Permanente