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Jennifer S. Johnson, CNM is an obstetrician in Horsham, PA specializing in obstetrics and midwifery. Jennifer S. Johnson, CNM is affiliated with Jefferson Health and Jefferson Abington Hospital.
118 Welsh Road
Horsham, PA 19044
Cesarean Section (C-Section)
A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.
C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.
C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.
C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.
Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:
Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:
Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.
She is certified by the Certified Nurse Midwife and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Board Certification: Certified Nurse Midwife
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Jennifer S. Johnson, CNM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Jennifer S. Johnson, CNM appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Aetna Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Medicare, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, AARP, MultiPlan, CIGNA Commercial, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Workers' Compensation, Cigna, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, UPMC, Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Highmark Wholecare, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.
According to our sources, Jennifer S. Johnson, CNM accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Jennifer S. Johnson, CNM. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$211
WATCHMAN Access System $211 |
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$14
Liletta $14 |
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Ms. Jennifer Johnson works as a midwifery and obstetrics. In Ms. Johnson's practice, she is particularly interested in gynecological problems, episiotomy, and pregnancy. She is professionally affiliated with Jefferson Health. She appears to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Coventry, Geisinger Health Plan, and more. Her practice in Horsham, PA is open to new patients as reported by Jefferson Health.
