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Women’s
Health Institute
Maternity Services
An Exceptional Birthing
Experience
The collective
talents of SOCH’s
expert team coupled with outstanding technical capabilities and
a warm, caring environment assure that each family and their
new arrival have an exceptional birthing experience.
Physician Specialists
SOCH’s board-certified physician specialists in obstetrics & gynecology,
neonatology, reproductive endocrinology (infertility), pediatrics
and pediatric cardiology come together to bring the best possible
care to expectant and new mothers and their babies. And SOCH has
recently added the services of a certified nurse midwife to the maternity program.
Our Team of Expert Clinicicans in
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Include:
 Morris
Gagliardi, MD, is board-certified in
Obstetrics & Gynecology. He is a Fellow of
the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He
earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine
and Dentistry of New Jersey and also trained at the Danbury
Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Danbury,
CT. He is affiliated with Pavilion Women’s
Health Associates, with locations in the Medical Arts
Pavilion at SOCH and the SOCH Center for Health in Little
Egg Harbor. |
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 Brian
Gottesman, MD, is board-certified in
Obstetrics & Gynecology. He is a Fellow of
the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology. He
earned his medical degree from the State University of
New York. He completed an internship and residency
at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New
York, and served as a teaching assistant in the Department
of Obstetrics & Gynecology at NYU Medical Center.
He previously served as Director of the Women’s
Health Center at Upstate Carolina Medical Center is Gaffney,
South Carlina. He is affiliated with Pavilion Women’s
Health Associates, with locations in the Medical Arts
Pavilion at SOCH and the SOCH Center for Health in Little
Egg Harbor. |
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 Todd
Liu, MD, is
Chairman of the Department of OB/GYN at SOCH. He is board-certified
in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr.
Liu received his medical degree from the University of
Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson
Medical School. He completed a residency in OB/GYN
at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Dr.
Liu is affiliated with Pavilion Women’s Health
Associates, with locations in the Medical Arts Pavilion
at SOCH and the SOCH Center for Health in Little Egg
Harbor. |
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 Natalia
Rezvina, MD, is a specialist in Obstetrics & Gynecology. She
joined the medical staff of SOCH following an OB/GYN
residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry
of New Jersey. She is a passionate advocate for
women’s health, from the child-bearing years through
post-menopausal care. She
is affiliated with Pavilion Women’s Health Associates,
with locations in the Medical Arts Pavilion at SOCH and
the SOCH Center for Health in Little Egg Harbor. |
Certified Nurse-Midwife:
 Kathy
Porsh, BSN, MSN, CNM, is a certified
Nurse-Midwife at SOCH. She earned her BSN from
Thomas Edison University, and her MSN from the University
of Pennsylvania. She earned a certificate in midwifery
from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to becoming
a midwife, Kathy served as a public health nurse and
then a public health supervisor for the Ocean County
Health Department. Following her certification as a midwife,
she worked at Temple University Hospital, then at private
OB/GYN practices in Toms River. She is affiliated
with Pavilion Women’s Health Associates, with locations
in the Medical Arts Pavilion at SOCH and the SOCH Center
for Health in Little Egg Harbor. |
The Maternity Pavilion: A Family-Friendly Environment
SOCH is committed to ensuring that the birthing experience is wonderful
and joyous for the laboring mother, her partner and the baby’s
siblings. The family-centered, home-like atmosphere of
a private birthing suite, where expectant mothers will labor,
deliver and recover, will promote relaxation and help to make
the entire experience as comfortable as possible.
We encourage the father or support person to take an active role
in the birthing experience, and they are also welcome to spend
the night on a comfortable reclining sleeper. After delivery, the
new mother will remain in her birthing suite with her coach and
baby, and siblings are invited to join with the family in bonding
with the new bundle of joy!
During the time on the Maternity Pavilion,
the baby may stay in the new mother’s room with her day and night, or she may
choose to have her baby spend some of the time in SOCH’s
specially equipped nursery, allowing her quiet time to rest and
recover.
Keeping Comfortable During Labor and Delivery
At SOCH, every effort is made to ensure a safe delivery. We encourage
the coach to be with the expectant mother to provide support
throughout the labor process. The expectant mother will also
benefit from the expertise of our experienced nurses, who will
be with her every step of the way.
The physician, the anesthesiologist and the nurses will work closely
with the expectant mother to help determine the most appropriate
option to help her manage any discomfort she may have during labor
and delivery. These options include:
- A relaxing whirlpool bath
- Birthing balls
- Breathing and relaxation techniques
- Medication
- Epidural administration
Cesarean Delivery
Should she require a cesarean delivery, SOCH’s highly qualified
obstetricians can perform the procedure in a specially equipped
cesarean delivery room located on the Maternity Pavilion.
Care for the Newborn
During the stay on the Maternity Pavilion, SOCH’s board-certified
pediatricians and neonatologist are available to provide exceptional
care for the baby. In addition, thanks to an affiliation with Jersey
Shore University Medical Center, SOCH offers timely access to critical
newborn care, if needed.
Visiting Hours
Visiting Hours are designed to allow friends and loved ones an
opportunity to share the joy as the family welcomes the new addition.
The following are visiting hours for the Maternity Pavilion:
- 10:00
am to noon
- 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Parenting and Childbirth Education
Preparing to bring a new life into the world is an exciting and
joyful time. Through the SOCH Family Resource Center, SOCH
offers a wide variety of parenting and childbirth education classes
designed to help new parents with pregnancy, labor, delivery
and childcare. In addition, expectant and new parents can take
advantage of an extensive lending library that offers a comprehensive
selection of books and videos on pregnancy, childbirth and parenting,
as well as free internet access.
Parenting and Childbirth Education Programs Include:
- Childbirth Preparation: Offered in a six-week session format
or in one all-day program
- Breast Feeding Class
- Infant/Child CPR
- Prenatal Exercise Class
- Baby and Me Exercise Class
- Planning for Pregnancy
- Newborn Class
- Becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister
- Free tours of the Maternity Pavilion are offered the second
Sunday of each month at 2:00 pm, or by appointment.
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