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
