Obstetrics | Reply OB/GYN & Fertility - Cary, NC

Reply is open and seeing patients in clinic and one support person is now allowed for each patient visit; masks are still required.  If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you. We also continue to offer our convenient telehealth appointments. If you are scheduled for a visit to Reply and are experiencing any symptoms or have any known exposure to COVID-19, please call us first @ 919-230-2100.

Beginning May 1, Reply no longer will be providing labor and delivery at WakeMed Cary Hospital. Instead, Reply patients will deliver at UNC Medical Center. Patients who are transferring care and need an Authorization for Release of Medical Information form, click here.

Obstetrics

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Obstetricians in the Triangle

Welcoming a new baby is a joyous time and we feel privileged to be a trusted partner in your care. At Reply we are pleased to provide prenatal and postpartum care, with on-site ultrasounds and lab work. Beginning May 1, 2021, our patients will deliver at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill.

What To Expect At Reply

  • Prenatal Care
  • Labor & Delivery
  • Education & Support

Early Pregnancy Visit*

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To help ensure access to care for all who need it during this time when we are responding to COVID-19, we are offering early pregnancy visits via telehealth.

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Medical guidelines recommend beginning prenatal care at 8-12 weeks into pregnancy, but we are happy to see you earlier to:

  • confirm your pregnancy
  • assess cycle history for accuracy of pregnancy dating
  • identify potential pregnancy concerns/risks
  • provide education about your prenatal health
  • review prenatal care options, including CenteringPregnancy® group prenatal care
  • identify safe/unsafe medications during pregnancy
  • schedule your first ultrasound, which typically happens around the 8th week of pregnancy

Medical reasons to schedule an early pregnancy visit include if you:

  • have an existing medical condition
  • have had prior problems with pregnancy or miscarriage
  • have certain symptoms such as vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, or severe nausea/vomiting

*Early pregnancy visits may be separate from established prenatal care coverage, and insurance coverage for early pregnancy visits varies. As a courtesy, we will file your insurance; patient cost share may include co-pay, deductibles, and/or co-insurance. Patients may wish to check with their insurance carrier for details on their specific plan and coverage. Click here for insurance carriers accepted at Reply.

Prenatal Care

Prenatal care at Reply begins with the “new ob visit.” New ob visits are scheduled around 8 weeks of pregnancy and typically include:

  • full health history
  • physical exam
  • initial labwork
  • ultrasound to confirm your due date
  • review of options for individual or group (CenteringPregnancy®) prenatal care
  • monitor your health and the health of your developing baby.

Monthly visits typically start around 12 weeks of pregnancy, with more frequent visits as your pregnancy moves into the third trimester. Reply offers traditional one-on-one prenatal care with our board-certified physicians, which may be needed for high-risk pregnancies.

We also offer CenteringPregnancy®, a unique group prenatal care program that we highly recommend for most of our patients. Centering produces better birth and pregnancy outcomes, as well as higher levels of patient satisfaction, than standard prenatal care.

CenteringPregnancy®

CenteringPregnancy, also known as Centering, is an innovative care model that delivers prenatal care to pregnant women/couples in a group setting. Groups of 8-12 women/couples, with similar due dates, meet for 2-hour sessions instead of traditional 15-minute one-on-one visits.

In each session, women have a private, individual exam and discussion with their provider. Most of the appointment is then followed by a provider-led discussion focusing on topics of interest to all pregnant women.

Centering allows our clinicians to provide much more education than is possible in traditional visits. It also creates a peer support system that women love! Most importantly, Centering produces better birth and pregnancy outcomes as well as higher levels of patient satisfaction than standard prenatal care.

*CenteringPregnancy is temporarily suspended due to COVID-19

Labor & Delivery

Effective May 1, 2021, Reply patients will deliver at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. Our patients delivering at UNC will be cared for by the UNC on-call team, which includes Reply physicians Dr. John Thorp and Dr. Rachel Urrutia. UNC is home to an outstanding neonatology team, Level IV Neonatal ICU, and access to immediate medical care by specialists when needed.

Childbirth & Breastfeeding Classes

Led by our certified breastfeeding and childbirth educators, these interactive classes cover the basics – discussing the benefits for both mother and baby, recommendations, best practices, and identifying and managing any difficulties. Each class meets monthly and attendees are welcome to bring one support person.

Postpartum Care

The postpartum phase generally refers to the first 6-8 weeks after delivery. While an exciting time, it’s also a period of adjustment and healing for mothers. It is important to take care of yourself post-pregnancy and manage any physical and emotional challenges you may be experiencing after your baby is born.

Your postpartum check is usually scheduled for 3-4 weeks after delivery. Some women may need to be seen sooner. During your postpartum check-up, we will discuss your birth experience, your recovery to date, family planning, sexual activity, issues of general health and wellness, and emotional concerns.

The content on this page was reviewed by Reply OB/GYN practician, Dr. Rachel Urrutia. You can learn more about Dr. Urrutia’s experience and expertise on her bio page.

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CenteringPregnancy

Reply is a certified provider of CenteringPregnancy®, an innovative model of group prenatal care delivering better outcomes for both moms and babies. Centering patients spend 10x more time with their providers than women in conventional prenatal care.

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