Copperstate, Author at Copperstate OB/GYN

January 23, 2021December 6, 2024

What to Know About Epidurals for Childbirth

Expectant moms, or women thinking about having a baby, often want to know as much as they can about pain management during childbirth.

There are a variety of options available to you, including the use of an epidural.

Epidurals are the most common form of pain relief during childbirth, with 50% of mothers choosing this method of pain management. Before deciding to use an epidural, we suggest that you explore how they work, potential side effects and which options are best for you.

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January 15, 2021January 21, 2021

Labor & Delivery: What to Expect at the Hospital

Is your big day coming up soon?

If so, it means that you are likely researching every bit of information you can learn about having a baby. There are many important steps along the way, but the most important one is what happens the day you deliver your new bundle of joy!

Here we will go over what you need to do before going to the hospital, what will happen when you first arrive and how delivery typically progresses once you are checked in.

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January 14, 2021August 16, 2023

COVID-19 & Pregnancy

We know our patients have questions about how to best protect themselves and baby from COVID-19. Our team will do our best to keep you informed by sharing up-to-date information and recommendations. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to call our office at (520) 721-8605.

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January 4, 2021January 4, 2021

Copperstate Ob/Gyn Response to COVID-19

Are you pregnant and have been diagnosed with COVID-19? If so please give our office a call at 📞 (520) 721-8605
Our team wants to share with you how to manage symptoms at home, when you might need to come to the hospital, and how to do that safely for yourself and our hospital staff. We’ll also be wanting to monitor you and baby even more closely throughout your pregnancy to keep you both healthy.

Minimal Exposure Office Protocols, effective April 1st, 2020:

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October 1, 2020December 17, 2020

Copperstate is Now Accepting University Family Care

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Copperstate OB/Gyn is Now Accepting Banner – University Family Care

We recognize that this year has put a lot of hardships on our community.

We are committed to providing high quality patient care in the midst of these difficult times, and are pleased to announce that we are now accepting Banner – University Family Care, an Arizona Medicaid Health Plan (“AHCCCS”) contracted health plan.

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September 13, 2020August 31, 2020

What is Delayed Cord Clamping?

If you, or someone you love, is pregnant and preparing for delivery day you may be debating the benefits of delayed umbilical cord clamping. Delayed cord clamping involves waiting to cut the umbilical cord anywhere from 25 seconds to five minutes after the child’s birth.

For many years the majority of parents and practitioners practiced immediate cord clamping (umbilical cord cutting within the first twenty seconds of the delivery), but studies are now showing that waiting may have numerous benefits.

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