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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, 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 Nurse Practitioner. ARC has Ob/Gyn doctors 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 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 Bastrop
    622 West State Highway 71
    Suite 102
    Bastrop, TX 78602
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    • Kaila A. Smith, APRN, FNP-C
      Kaila Smith, APRN, FNP-C
      Kaila A. Smith, APRN, FNP-C
      Obstetrics/Gynecology Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients

  • ARC Center Street
    22420 I-35
    Suite 203
    Kyle, TX 78640
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    • Hannah L. Chacon, MD
      Hannah Chacon, MD
      Hannah L. Chacon, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients

    • 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

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

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish

    • Gabriella G. Gloria, APRN, MSN, CNP
      Gabriella Gloria, APRN, MSN, CNP
      Gabriella G. Gloria, APRN, MSN, CNP
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish

    • Candice R. Shipp, APRN, MSN, WHNP-BC, IBCLC
      Candice Shipp, APRN, MSN, WHNP-BC, IBCLC
      Candice R. Shipp, APRN, MSN, WHNP-BC, IBCLC
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients

    • Alessandra M. Taylor, MD
      Alessandra Taylor, MD
      Alessandra M. Taylor, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish, Portuguese

  • 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, DO
      Jayme B. Evans, DO
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.7

      Accepting new patients

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

      Accepting new patients

    • Albassi L. Tavares, APRN, FNP-C
      Albassi Tavares, APRN, FNP-C
      Albassi L. Tavares, APRN, FNP-C
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients Languages: Brazilian Portuguese

    • Susan Brooke Taylor, APRN, WHNP-BC
      Susan Taylor, APRN, WHNP-BC
      Susan Brooke Taylor, APRN, WHNP-BC
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients

    • Karla T. Waller, MD
      Karla Waller
      Karla T. Waller, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish

  • ARC Seton Northwest
    11111 Research Boulevard
    Suite 475
    Austin, TX 78759
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    • Renu Chalasani, MD
      Renu Chalasani, MD
      Renu Chalasani, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.6

      Accepting new patients

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

      Accepting new patients

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

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish

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

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish

  • 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
      4.8

      Accepting new patients

    • Sapna R. Bhagat, MD
      Sapna Bhagat, MD
      Sapna R. Bhagat, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients Languages: Fluent in Hindi; Intermediate fluency in Medical Spanish

    • Rachel L. Breedlove, MD
      Rachel Breedlove, MD
      Rachel L. Breedlove, MD
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients

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

      Accepting new patients

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

      Accepting new patients

    • Elida M. Hernandez, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC
      Elida Hernandez, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC
      Elida M. Hernandez, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.9

      Accepting new patients Languages: Spanish

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

      Accepting new patients

    • Emily A. Nyman, NP
      Emily Nyman, NP
      Emily A. Nyman, NP
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.9

      Accepting new patients

    • Kaila A. Smith, APRN, FNP-C
      Kaila Smith, APRN, FNP-C
      Kaila A. Smith, APRN, FNP-C
      Obstetrics/Gynecology Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients

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

      Accepting new patients Languages: German

    • McKenna A. Williamson, DO
      McKenna Williamson, DO
      McKenna A. Williamson, DO
      Obstetrics/Gynecology
      4.8

      Accepting new patients

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