Mobile Healthcare

Practicing the Art of Wellness doesn't end at the edge of our campus. We're committed to taking our message of good health into the community and talking to people we don't normally see in the hospital.

We have two primary ways of practicing the art of mobile healthcare:

Teaching children how to care for their teeth is so important to us that we take that message to schools in 10 towns around the Seacoast area. Why? Research has shown that poor oral health affects overall learning, and that children with chronic dental pain are unable to focus andshow a deterioration in school performance.

The Mobile Dental Van has provided dental screening, cleaning, and fluoride treatments to children K-5 since 2002. A classroom educational component teaches students about total body care in relation to proper oral hygiene.

Look for the Mobile Dental Van at elementary schools in your town:

Atkinson

Brentwood

Danville

East Kingston

Exeter

Hampton

Kensington

Kingston

Newfields

Newton

Plaistow

Seabrook

Stratham

Additionally, in collaboration with Lamprey Health Care, we provide dental care to children in Epping, Fremont, Northwood, and Raymond.

There are no eligibility requirements, and any childlacking a regular dental provider is eligible. For more information about the HealthReach Mobile Dental Program, call (603) 303-6631.

Exeter Hospital's mobile digital mammography van is offering the most innovative and accurate technology for detecting breast abnormalities. Digital mammography provides huge benefits over traditional mammography, including shorter exam times, increased comfort, lower radiation, and fewer repeat mammograms due to its greater accuracy.

Women now can avail themselves of the latest mammography technology, the same standard of care that we provide at Exeter Hospital’s Center for Breast Health, at convenient locations - close to work and home. For more information or to make an appointment, please call 1-888-2-EXETER.

Mammography Van Schedule:

Plaistow Health, 24 Plaistow Road, Plaistow, NH - Monday

Hampton Health, 879 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH – Tues & Thurs

Lamprey Health Care, Route 27, Raymond, NH - Wednesday

Lamprey Health Care, S. Main Street, Newmarket, NH - Friday

To read a patient testimonial regarding her experience on the Mobile Mammagraphy Van, click here.

Press Releases:

Exeter Hospital Donates Van to Families First (Foster's Daily Democrat, September 30, 2009)

Exeter Hospital Donates Medical Van to Families First (Exeter Newsletter, September 25, 2009)

Exeter Hospital Takes Digital Mammography On the Road (WMUR, February 5, 2009)

Can you tell the gender of my baby by the baby's heart rate?
No. Some say that the baby's heart rate is an indication of the gender, but we have found that it is not an accurate indicator.

How long will I be in labor and when will my baby arrive?
Unfortunately, there is no way of answering this question. Every woman's labor is different, and there are many different variables that affect the length, effectiveness and time of your labor and delivery.

Will the epidural slow down my labor?
Sometimes, labor can go slower after an epidural. Because you are inactive, in bed, and not able to walk, it may slow down your labor. However, with some individuals an epidural may actually allow for relaxation. This relaxation may result in the baby moving more quickly through the birth canal. It is important to remember that while the epidural will take most of the pain away, you will still feel pressure from the baby moving through the birth canal.

When can I get my epidural?
An epidural is anesthesia that is placed in your back. It numbs your body from the waist down, and relieves most of the pain of labor. Different providers have different thoughts about when the epidural can be done. Some providers require a patient progress to four centimeters before they get the epidural. Others will allow for it sooner in labor. We suggest that you discuss this subject with your provider.

How do I know when it is time to push?
When you are fully dilated and the baby is in position, your body will tell you that it is time to push. The urge to push is natural and you may find your body doing it with no direction from you what-so-ever. At this point, as long as your are fully dilated, your nurse will help you through this final stage of labor.

How do I push effectively?
Use your abdominal muscles, positioning chin to chest, and take a deep breath and push, while pulling your legs up to your chest. This is the most effective way to help your baby advance through the birth canal.

Will the pain get worse as my labor progresses?
Yes. The pain of labor is something that can be controlled with relaxation techniques, medication, or by means of an epidural. You may also choose to practice Hypnobirthing, which is taught in a class prior to delivery. Any of these options are available in the Family Center to make your labor as comfortable as possible.

When will my milk come in?
The average length of time it takes for breast milk to come in is 3-5 days. This varies from one individual to another. If you have any questions, please feel free to call one of our Lactation Consultants at (603) 580-4324.