What is Obstetric Care and How Does it Work?
What Is Obstetric Care?
Obstetric care refers to the medical care of women during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum. But great OB care goes beyond ultrasounds and check-ups. At Pollard Preventative, we understand the deep physical and emotional transformation pregnancy brings.
From morning sickness to birth plans, from high-risk concerns to natural delivery prep—we listen, we educate, and we empower.
How Does Gynecological Care Work at Pollard Preventative?
- Early confirmation of pregnancy with labs and ultrasound
- Ongoing prenatal appointments to monitor fetal development and maternal health
- Routine lab work, screenings, and gestational diabetes testing
- Birth planning and labor preparation
- Emotional support for anxiety, nausea, exhaustion, or pregnancy complications
- Coordination with your chosen delivery hospital or birthing center
- High-risk pregnancy management
- VBAC planning and counseling
- C-section education and post-op recovery support
- Postpartum hormone balancing and mental wellness
Expert OB Care with the Compassion You Deserve
Pregnancy is one of life’s most profound journeys—and you deserve a provider who treats it that way. At Pollard Preventative, we offer expectant moms advanced obstetric care paired with unwavering emotional support. Whether this is your first baby or your fifth, Dr. Angela Pollard provides the clinical experience and warm, judgment-free care every parent deserves.
We don’t just guide you through pregnancy—we partner with you.
Benefits of Choosing OB Care with Dr. Pollard
How can we help you have the best experience?
Deep Experience
Stanford trained Dr. Pollard has decades of hands-on OB/Gyn experience, delivering thousands of babies and supporting women through both routine and high-risk pregnancies.
Personalized Prenatal Plans
Every mom, every pregnancy, and every birth story is different. Your care plan will be tailored to your preferences and needs.
Warm, Nonjudgmental Support
No matter your birth preferences, family structure, or background, you’ll feel welcomed, seen, and respected.
Collaborative Delivery Preparation
Dr. Pollard will work closely with your chosen hospital or delivery team to ensure a safe, seamless experience.
Integrated Postpartum Support
Your care doesn’t end at birth. We help you navigate postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, and hormone transitions with confidence.
One-Stop Women’s Wellness
From gynecology to aesthetics to hormone therapy—Pollard Preventative is your long-term partner in health beyond pregnancy.
Conditions & Services We Support
Gynecology at Pollard Preventative
Pollard Preventative vs. Traditional OB Care
| Feature | Pollard Preventative | Traditional OB Care |
|---|---|---|
| Personalized Appointments | Extended, unhurried visits that prioritize your questions, emotions, and birth goals | Short, standard appointments with limited time for deeper discussion |
| Continuity of Care | You’ll see Dr. Pollard throughout your pregnancy—no rotating providers | Often a team-based model with different doctors each visit and a different doctor at delivery |
| Emotional Support | Whole-person care that includes emotional check-ins, postpartum mental health guidance, and a true partnership | Clinical care may be excellent, but emotional support is often limited or referred out |
| Integrated Women’s Health | Seamless access to hormone therapy, pelvic floor support (like Emsella), and postpartum recovery services—all in one place | Limited to pregnancy-related care only; other services require separate providers |
| Birth Planning Philosophy | Open-minded, collaborative birth planning—whether you prefer epidurals, C-sections, VBACs, or natural birth | May be more rigid or follow hospital protocols without as much customization |
| Postpartum Care | Continued care beyond the 6-week visit, including hormone balancing and long-term wellness | Often ends at 6 weeks postpartum with limited follow-up or whole-body focus |
Why Expecting Moms Choose Pollard Preventative
Because your pregnancy should feel as supported as it is sacred.
Dr. Angela Pollard brings both deep medical expertise and genuine care to every patient relationship. Whether you’re excited, nervous, overwhelmed—or all three—you’ll never feel alone here. We’re with you from your first heartbeat to your baby’s first breath.
Ready to take the next step toward a healthy pregnancy? Contact us today to schedule your consultation and discover why Pollard Preventative is the trusted choice for obstetric care.
