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ARC Preparing for Pregnancy

Planning to become pregnant

Proper health before deciding to become pregnant is almost as important as maintaining a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. For example, you may begin taking a prenatal vitamin daily, prescribed by your Ob/Gyn physician or advanced practice clinician (APC), to make certain that your body gets the necessary nutrients and vitamins needed to nourish a healthy baby.

We recommend you begin with a pre-pregnancy exam with an Ob/Gyn physician or APC. ARC has Ob/Gyn doctors and APCs in multiple clinics throughout Central Texas.

Taking care of your and your baby’s health

The first few weeks of pregnancy are crucial in a child's development, so taking care of yourself before becoming pregnant is the best thing you can do for you and your baby.

One tool we recommend is the Babyscripts app. This app enables you to track your health and access the information you need for maternity care. All our Babyscripts material is carefully reviewed by your ARC Ob/Gyn or APC and can be accessed using your phone to answer your questions. Visit the Babyscripts website for more information.

Topics to discuss

Schedule of prenatal care 
Normal pregnancy symptoms
Testing done during pregnancy
Emotional and physical changes, warning signs and safety issues during pregnancy
Physician on-call schedules
Labor and Delivery
Clinic policies

Hospitals where ARC Ob/Gyn doctors deliver

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital
Ascension Seton Hays
St. David’s North Austin Medical Center
St. David's South Austin Medical Center

Locations & Providers

  • ARC Center Street
    22420 I-35
    Suite 203
    Kyle, TX 78640
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    • Sapna R. Bhagat, MD
      Sapna Bhagat, MD
      Sapna R. Bhagat, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.7

      Accepting new patients Languages: Hindi Ages Seen: 14 - 99

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    • Hannah L. Chacon, MD
      Hannah Chacon
      Hannah L. Chacon, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.7

      Accepting new patients Ages Seen: 14 - 99

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    • Shao-Chun Rose Chang-Jackson, MD, FACOG
      Shao-Chun Chang-Jackson, MD, FACOG
      Shao-Chun Rose Chang-Jackson, MD, FACOG
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.7

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish Ages Seen: 12 - 99

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    • Christopher S. Cowden, MD, MPH
      Christopher Cowden, MD, MPH
      Christopher S. Cowden, MD, MPH
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.7

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish Ages Seen: 13 - 99

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    • Gabriella G. Gloria, APRN, MSN, CNP
      Gabriella Gloria, APRN, MSN, CNP
      Gabriella G. Gloria, APRN, MSN, CNP
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.7

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish Ages Seen: 16 - 99

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    • Jonathan C. Saperstein, MD
      Jonathan Saperstein
      Jonathan C. Saperstein, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.7

      Accepting new patients Ages Seen: 13 - 99

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  • ARC Medical Plaza Specialty
    1401 Medical Parkway
    Building B, Suites 200, 211, & 220
    Cedar Park, TX 78613
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    • Jayme B. Evans, DO
      Jayme Evans
      Jayme B. Evans, DO
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.6

      Accepting new patients Ages Seen: 9 - 99

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    • Christine E. Glass, MD
      Christine Glass, MD
      Christine E. Glass, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.7

      Accepting new patients Ages Seen: 14 - 99

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    • Albassi L. Tavares, APRN, FNP-C
      Albassi Tavares, APRN, FNP-C
      Albassi L. Tavares, APRN, FNP-C
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.7

      Accepting new patients Languages: Brazilian Portuguese Ages Seen: 14 - 99

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    • Chharitha Veerapaneni, MD
      Chharitha Veerapaneni
      Chharitha Veerapaneni, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.7

      Accepting new patients Languages: Telugu Ages Seen: 12 - 99

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    • Karla T. Waller, MD
      Karla Waller
      Karla T. Waller, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.7

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish Ages Seen: 9 - 99

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  • ARC Seton Northwest
    11111 Research Boulevard
    Suite 475
    Austin, TX 78759
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    • Lisa M. Bourbeau, DO
      Lisa Bourbeau
      Lisa M. Bourbeau, DO
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.9

      Accepting new patients Ages Seen: 13 - 99

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    • Renu Chalasani, MD
      Renu Chalasani
      Renu Chalasani, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.7

      Accepting new patients Ages Seen: 10 - 99

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    • Leah M. Mello, MD
      Leah Mello, MD
      Leah M. Mello, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients Ages Seen: 10 - 99

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    • Paola A. Rosa, DO, FACOG
      Paola Rosa
      Paola A. Rosa, DO, FACOG
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish Ages Seen: 12 - 99

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    • Allison A. Urrutia, MD, FACOG
      Allison Urrutia
      Allison A. Urrutia, MD, FACOG
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish Ages Seen: 14 - 99

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    • Sharon A. Vaz, MD, MPH
      Sharon  Vaz, MD, MPH
      Sharon A. Vaz, MD, MPH
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish Ages Seen: 10 - 99

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  • ARC South Ob/Gyn
    4315 James Casey Street
    Suite 105 & 200
    Austin, TX 78745
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    • Crystal S. Berry-Roberts, MD, MBA, FACOG
      Crystal Berry-Roberts, MD, MBA, FACOG
      Crystal S. Berry-Roberts, MD, MBA, FACOG
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.9

      Accepting new patients Ages Seen: 14 - 99

    • Rachel L. Breedlove, MD
      Rachel Breedlove
      Rachel L. Breedlove, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.7

      Accepting new patients Ages Seen: 14 - 99

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    • Tara A. Cherry, MD
      Tara Cherry, MD
      Tara A. Cherry, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients Ages Seen: 10 - 99

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    • Bianca E. Falcon, APRN, MSN, FNP-C
      Bianca Falcon
      Bianca E. Falcon, APRN, MSN, FNP-C
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.9

      Accepting new patients Ages Seen: 12 - 99

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    • Rachel C. Fresques, MD
      Rachel Fresques
      Rachel C. Fresques, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.7

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish Ages Seen: 11 - 99

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    • Cheryl A. Johnston, PA-C
      Cheryl Johnston, PA-C
      Cheryl A. Johnston, PA-C
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients Ages Seen: 12 - 99

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    • Michael D. Newman, MD
      Michael Newman
      Michael D. Newman, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients Ages Seen: 12 - 99

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    • Emily A. Nyman, APRN, FNP-C
      Emily Nyman, APRN, FNP-C
      Emily A. Nyman, APRN, FNP-C
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients Ages Seen: 12 - 99

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    • Julia M. Voelkl, MD, MPH
      Julia Voelkl, MD, MPH
      Julia M. Voelkl, MD, MPH
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients Languages: German Ages Seen: 0 - 99

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    • McKenna A. Williamson, DO
      McKenna Williamson, DO
      McKenna A. Williamson, DO
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.9

      Accepting new patients Ages Seen: 0 - 99

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