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LISTEN: What is the role of the OB-GYN doctor?

A woman holds up a positive pregnancy test.
(Esparta Palma/Wiki Commons)

A prenatal care clinician not only takes care of the mother, but also the development of the unborn child. Many factors affect the care that you receive during pregnancy, including obesity, having preexisting medical problems,  and even being a minority. What can we do to mitigate our risks and to prepare for a healthy pregnancy?

HOST:  Dr. Jillian Woodruff
GUEST:

  • Amanda Beery, MD, Obstetrician and Gynecologist

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  • Call 550-8433 (Anchorage) or 1-888-353-5752  (statewide) during the live broadcast (10:00 – 11:00am)
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LIVE BROADCAST: Wednesday, June 23, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. AKDT
REPEAT BROADCAST: Wednesday, June 23, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. AKDT

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Dr. Jillian Woodruff, also known as Dr. Jill, is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Fellow of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She has the distinction of being able to converse with patients in 4 languages: English, Spanish, American Sign Language and conversational Mandarin Chinese.