When to Call the Doctor?

When to Call the Doctor?  (during pregnancy)

  • Vaginal bleeding
  • Abnormal swelling of the face, hands or feet – mild swelling is normal in the 3rd trimester, however it should not be extreme or sudden
  • Visual changes: dimness, blurring, seeing spots or a difficult time focusing
  • Severe or continuous headache that doesn’t get better after taking Tylenol and resting quietly
  • Chest pain, pressure or tightness
  • Abdominal pain – intense abdominal pain lasting more than 1 hour
  • Persistent vomiting or diarrhea lasting more than 24 hours
  • Fever greater than 101° F
  • Painful urination
  • Leaking of fluid from the vagina
  • If your baby is not moving as much as usual, and you have tried to feel baby movements while resting quietly and having a cold drink.

 

*If you feel your problem requires urgent attention, call 919-788-4444, during office hours to speak to our triage staff.

*If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or seek medical attention at the nearest Emergency Department.*

Patient Portal

Our Patient Portal will allow meaningful patient engagement with a variety of tools, empowering our patients to better manage their health care.

*New patients must register with our office before using the patient portal.

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COVID-19 UPDATE

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, our policies and restrictions are being updated frequently.

If you have COVID-19 symptoms or you are concerned that you may have been exposed to COVID-19, call the UNC helpline at 1-888-850-2684 before visiting our office, an urgent care location, hospital, or emergency room.

Please reschedule your appointment if you have COVID-19 symptoms or are concerned that you may have been exposed to COVID-19. This can be done through your patient portal or by calling our office at 919-788-4444.

As a courtesy to our patients and staff in order to reduce the risk of exposure, we are STRONGLY DISCOURAGING VISITORS at this time. We request that PATIENTS attend appointments ALONE or with ONE HEALTHY ADULT support person IF NECESSARY.

With some schools being released, we ask that you PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT to arrange childcare to reduce exposure. We will be happy to reschedule your appointment to accommodate this request.

Please visit the CDC and NCDHHS websites for the latest developments.

www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-response-north-carolina