EMERGENT PRIMARY CESAREAN DELIVERY AND MATERNAL OPERATIVE MORBIDITY, MFMA (Print)
Sometimes women in labor require a cesarean delivery. These deliveries can be categorized as nonurgent, urgent, or emergent, based on the circumstances. Emergent (also known as “stat”) cesarean deliveries are usually performed when concerns over the health of the fetus are so significant that every minute counts. In these situations, the operation itself it performed
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
WHAT PRENATAL LAB TESTS SHOULD I HAVE DONE?, Michael Silverstein, MD (Digital)
If you are pregnant, you may be wondering what tests you should have performed in order to properly monitor and manage your pregnancy. As with many obstetrical care groups, our practice recommends several tests to assess maternal well-being during pregnancy; these include: Blood type and antibody screen: This assesses antigens on your red blood cells,
WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF ANEMIA IN PREGNANCY?, Andrei Rebarber, MD (Digital)
Anemia is a medical condition in which your blood does not contain enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin. These red blood cells and hemoglobin help to bind the oxygen, then transporting oxygen to cells throughout the body. Pregnant women are particularly susceptible to developing anemia since they are producing more blood to support the
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
IS MY MEDICATION SAFE DURING PREGNANCY?, James Miller, MD (Digital)
A legitimate concern for women is the safety of medication while pregnant or breastfeeding. Many wonder whether their medications are harmful to the baby. While many over the counter medications are probably safe, the “safety” of a particular medication is not always clearly defined, information can be conflicting, and it can be hard to find
HOW DOES FETAL ANEMIA DEVELOP?, Nathan Fox, MD (Print)
The following blog is a summary of the Fetal Anemia Patient Handout, created by the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine with the help of Stephen Bacak, DO, MPH and T. Flint Porter, MD. What is Fetal Anemia? Fetal Anemia can occur when a fetus’ red blood cell count decreases prior to delivery. Red blood cells are
HEALTH SCREENING FOR MAINTAINING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, Michael Silverstein, MD (Digital)
Many women rely on their gynecologist for general health care. We appreciate the confidence you have in us, and since we were trained in an era of being General Providers, there are guidelines for prevention and treatment. Keep reading to learn more about the different types of preventative care offered by gynecologists to help patients
UNDERSTANDING “THE PILL,” Michael Silverstein, MD (Digital)
While oral contraceptives have been around for many years, a number of economic, technological, and social obstacles had to be overcome before it would become available to patients. Present day, oral contraceptives are widely used and accepted as one of the most effective methods of birth control when used properly. Many patients think of their
DO HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES INCREASE THE RISK OF BREAST CANCER?, Nathan Fox, MD (Digital)
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine examined the association between the use of hormonal contraception (oral contraceptives, hormone-releasing IUD’s, hormonal patches, hormone-releasing vaginal rings) and breast cancer. The authors looked at data from 1.8 million women ages 15 to 49 in Denmark, followed on average for 10.9 years. They found