Breast Cancer Awareness: Genetic Testing Benefits
October is breast cancer awareness month, and our team at MFM would like to shed some light on the importance of genetic testing for BRCA gene mutations, and how individuals with these gene mutations can take powerful steps toward cancer prevention. What are BRCA Gene Variants? The two breast cancer gene (BRCA) mutations include BRCA1
I’m Pregnant, Now What?
So, you just found out you’re pregnant- congrats! After the initial excitement dies down, your next thought is probably along the lines of, “what next?” Board-certified OB/GYNs Dr. Fox and Dr. Melka discuss this topic to help make your first steps of pregnancy easier. Healthful Woman · “I’m Pregnant, Now What?” – with Dr. Stephanie Melka Call Your Obstetrician
Creating Awareness for Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is not a common disorder, but it should gain more awareness because of the significant impact it has on those who have the mutation and those who carry it. In a news segment, “Behind the Mystery,” geneticist Dr. Tamar Goldwaser discussed the signs of FXS and the next steps if you
The 9th Month: Everything You Need to Know About the Last Few Weeks of Pregnancy
During your pregnancy journey, you will be seeing your doctor on a regular basis to ensure that everything is going smoothly. During a low-risk pregnancy, women will come into the office every month; at 28 weeks, they will be seen every other week. Then, around 36 weeks, pregnant women start to be seen weekly. Dr.
Birth Classes: What to Expect
Before labor and delivery, expectant parents have many questions. One way to feel prepared is to take a birth class. Dominque Weiss, owner and educator at Baby Zone NYC, was featured on an episode of Healthful Woman to talk about this option. You can listen to that episode on HelathfulWoman.com or continue reading to learn
Travel in Pregnancy: Tips from our OB/GYNs
Whether you are required to travel for work or considering a “babymoon” vacation, you probably have questions about traveling during pregnancy. On a recent episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Caroline Friedman gave some helpful tips for patients. You can listen to that episode on your favorite podcast platform or continue reading to learn more. Healthful
Common Signs of Infertility in Women
Infertility is a difficult subject for patients to talk about, and people going through infertility may feel very alone. It is important to be informed of gynecologic problems that may indicate you are more at risk for infertility. Women with these conditions may need different pre-conception care or treatment from a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility
PPROM: Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
An unmistakable sign that you’re going into labor is the sudden release of amniotic fluid through the vagina, commonly known as your water breaking. In normal pregnancies, this is accompanied by the pains of labor and contractions, but in some cases, the water breaks early, prior to going into labor and before reaching a full
Fragile X Screening
There are a host of genetic conditions that parents can pass on to their children that can affect their pregnancy care and even how their child is predicted to develop. One condition predominantly affects boys, patients with XY chromosomes, but sometimes affects girls as well is called Fragile X syndrome. It’s a genetic condition that
