THE IMPORTANCE OF ANNUAL OB-GYN EXAMS, Aren Gottlieb, MD (Video)
It is the standard of care for women to see a gynecologist once a year, and it is a great opportunity to undergo a comprehensive exam. At MFMA, we start the exam speaking to the patient and going over their history. This includes not only their medical or surgical problems or medications but we also
UNDERSTANDING POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION, Aren Gottlieb, MD (Video)
Postpartum depression is a condition that can affect women after they give birth. It can bring about feelings of sadness, depression, loneliness, restlessness, and anxiety. Overall, it can manifest with the following symptoms: Feeling sad or depressed. Frequent crying. Feeling restless or anxious. Loss of appetite. Less energy and motivation. Difficulty sleeping. Showing little interest
DR. AREN GOTTLIEB: PROVIDING OB-GYN SERVICES, Aren Gottlieb, MD (Video)
At Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates, we are proud to have such a skilled and caring group of professionals. Dr. Aren Gottlieb is one of these professionals. As a generalist, she provides a wide range of OB-GYN services. She was drawn to working at Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates because of the great group of people that
FOOD SAFETY IN PREGNANCY, Christina McGeough, MPH, RD, CDE (Digital)
Soon after finding out they are pregnant, many women themselves wondering about what they can eat. Suddenly, many foods fall into the ‘do not eat’ list. Food safety is at the top of the list of important things to do because a woman’s immune system is compromised during pregnancy. At Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates, we
WHY AM I A MATERNAL FETAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST?, Andrei Rebarber, MD (Video)
Have you ever wondered what exactly leads someone to become an MFM specialist? Read on to learn about Dr. Rebarber’s journey! During his medical school experiences at SUNY Health Science Center, he rotated through cardiology, though found that his passions lied elsewhere. He joined a six-week rotation where he got to work with some maternal
GET TO KNOW DR. ANDREI REBARBER: AN INTERVIEW, Andrei Rebarber, MD (Video)
Dr. Andrei Rebarber is a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist at Carnegie Imaging for Women and Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates. He was born in Romania and came to the United States at 5 years old as an immigrant from an oppressive communist regime. He grew up in in Washington Heights, NYC throughout his teenage years, attending
DIET MODIFICATIONS WITH GESTATIONAL DIABETES, Christian McGeough, MPH, RD, CDE (Digital)
Gestational diabetes is a condition that affects your blood sugars in pregnancy. One of the key steps in managing your blood sugar is making diet modifications. However, with an abundance of information on the internet, it is often confusing to know what to do. Here are some tips from our dietitian, Christina McGeough: Once you
UNDERSTANDING GENETIC TESTING, Andrei Rebarber, MD (Video)
To begin, let’s discuss what genetic disorders are. Genetic disorders are caused by a change in a person’s genes. Aneuploidy is a condition where there are missing or extra chromosomes. In a trisomy, there is an extra chromosome, while in a monosomy, a chromosome is missing. Inherited genetic disorders are caused by changes in genes
A PATIENT TESTIMONIAL, Georgie (Video)
At MFM, we always appreciate feedback from our patients, as it helps us to improve your experience at our practice. Read on to learn about one patient, Georgie’s, experience. “I learned about the practice through a friend of a friend,” explained Georgie. “I was living on the West Side of Manhattan, moved to the East
A PATIENT TESTIMONIAL: EXPERIENCE WITH MFMA, Georgie (Video)
Georgie L.has been a patient of MFM for eight years. When asked about her experience at MFM and which MFM specialist meant the most to her, she had this to share: “Definitely, Dr. Melka, she delivered all three of my children and we’re tremendously grateful to her for it. She was new to the practice
