Recovery from Vaginal and Cesarean Delivery
In a recent episode of the Healthful Woman podcast, “Recovery from Vaginal and Cesarean Delivery,” Podcast host Dr. Nathan Fox and Dr. Sara Kostant discussed the early stages of recovery for new mothers after delivery. In this episode, she and Dr. Nathan Fox explain what patients and their loved ones can expect immediately after delivery through the first postpartum
Navigating Medical Emergencies: A Guide by Dr. Stephanie Melka
What to Do During Pregnancy Emergencies The Healthful Woman podcast host and maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Fox invited Dr. Stephanie Melka, OB/GYN, to discuss what constitutes an emergency scenario in pregnancy that requires immediate medical attention in the podcast episode “Nights and Weekends: How do I know if it is an emergency?” Discover more about pregnancy emergencies,
VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CESAREAN DELIVERY FOR ARREST OF DESCENT, MFMA, (Print)
Many pregnant women with a prior cesarean delivery have the option to attempt a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), also known as TOLAC (trial of labor after cesarean). The decision whether to attempt VBAC or to schedule a repeat cesarean delivery depends on the woman’s preferences, as well as two clinical factors: the risk of
INDICATION OF OPERATIVE VAGINVAL DELIVERY, Michael Silverstein, MD (Digital)
When spontaneous vaginal delivery is not an option, your Doctor may suggest that your delivery be completed using a technique called operative vaginal delivery. Operative vaginal delivery includes the use of forceps or vacuum to assist in the delivery of a baby. The use of forceps or vacuum is reasonable when an operative intervention to
VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CESAREAN SECTION (VBAC), James Miller, MD (Digital)
Many women who have experienced a cesarean section wonder whether they should attempt a vaginal birth in a subsequent pregnancy. Making this decision is not easy and should consider the risks and benefits of VBAC, the reasons for a prior cesarean section, and future family planning. What are the risks of attempting vaginal birth after
