Congratulations to Eva and Jeff McElwrath on the birth of their son, Jacob Mason McElwrath.
The staff members here at Kern Legacy Health Plan were excited to hear about Jacob’s arrival
into the world. He was the first baby born on our plan. Jacob was delivered at Kern Medical Center
on Aug. 25, 2013. He arrived a little earlier than planned, so he had to spend some time in the neo-
natal intensive care unit (NICU). His mom, Eva, reports that he is happy and healthy.
Eva has worked for the county since 2007 and signed her family up for the Kern Legacy Health
Plan last summer. She asked that we pass along “a BIG THANK-YOU to Dr. Patel, Dr. Khurana, and all
the staff from labor and delivery and NICU.” Eva says they do amazing work every day.
Welcome to Kern Legacy Health Plan, Jacob!
It’s a boy!
Baby on the way?
Take a tour of labor and delivery
at Kern Medical Center
The birth of a child is a special moment that a
mother and her family will cherish forever. Our
13-bed labor and delivery unit offers private
rooms and dedicated staff members who un-
derstand that every birth is unique.
The Kern Medical Center staff works with ex-
pecting parents to develop an individualized care
enough folic acid, and not smoking or
drinking during your pregnancy.
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Answer your questions and concerns.
Start now
Ideally, prenatal care starts even be-
fore you get pregnant, with a preconcep-
tion checkup.
During this checkup, your doctor can
help identify any po-
tential health problems,
make sure you’re up-to-
date with your immuni-
zations and suggest other
ways you can be at your
best before getting pregnant.
If you are already pregnant, prenatal
care is best started right away. Call your
doctor for an appointment as soon as
you think you’re pregnant.
Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; National
Institutes of Health; March of Dimes
plan to meet the needs of every patient. They
will work with you and your physician to accom-
modate your needs. We strive to ensure a birth
experience that will meet your expectations.
To schedule a tour of our facility, please call
661-326-2735
. We’ll be happy to show
you around.
YOU’VE
checked and double-
checked—and then checked again just to
be sure. And all the home pregnancy tests
agree: You’re pregnant.
Now it’s time for a flurry of phone calls
to share the news with family and friends.
Just be sure at least one of those calls is
to your doctor’s office—it’s time to make
an appointment for your first prenatal
checkup.
The best start
Prenatal check-
ups are essential for
both you and your
baby. Getting regular prenatal care can:
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Help you have a healthy baby.
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Decrease your risk of having your baby
too early.
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Help your doctor find and treat poten-
tial problems early.
In general, you’ll have about one
prenatal checkup per month for the first
several months of pregnancy. As you get
closer to your due date—or if you have
any health conditions that need to be
monitored more closely—you’ll need
more frequent checkups.
During prenatal visits, your doctor may:
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Determine the baby’s due date.
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Check the baby’s heartbeat and growth.
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Check your weight and blood pressure.
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Check you for problems, such as ane-
mia, infections and gestational diabetes.
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Talk to you about some essential
healthy habits, such as eating well, getting
Need an OB-GYN?
To find one who is right for you,
visit
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A Legacy of Good Health
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