PAIN RELIEF ON LABOR AND DELIVERY: LOCAL ANESTHESIA, SEDATION, AND GENERAL ANESTHESIA, Michael Silverstein, MD (Digital)
The five most commonly used methods of pain relief used in labor and delivery are epidural, spinal, local anesthesia, IV sedation, and general anesthesia. Being informed about different forms of anesthesia will help prevent expectant mothers from being caught off guard in the event that it may be necessary. Read on to learn more about
WHY IS HAVING A MATERNAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST IMPORTANT DURING PREGNANCY?, Andrei Rebarber, MD (Digital)
A Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist is a physician who is dedicated to the care of complicated pregnancies. While often referred to as “high risk” pregnancy experts, this nomenclature is not generally informative of the training and expertise of the providers and can be used to imply specialization when not present. OB/GYN vs Maternal Medicine Specialist
WHAT IS A BIRTH PLAN?, James Miller, MD (Digital)
Many expectant mothers spend a lot of time thinking about a healthy pregnancy, baby names, baby showers, decorations, cribs, strollers and daycare. Much time is spent thinking and preparing for the events leading up to and after birth, but what about your actual birth experience? A birth plan is an opportunity to discuss your birth
UTERINE ANOMALIES AND ASSOCIATED CAUSES, Nathan Fox, MD (Digital)
Congenital abnormalities of the uterus, or congenital müllerian anomalies, are malformations of the uterus that develop during the embryonic stage of fetal growth. Some examples of these anomalies include uterus didelphys, arcuate uterus, unicornuate uterus, bicornuate uterus, and septate uterus. When an individual is in their mother’s womb, the uterus begins to form in two separate halves.
PAIN RELIEF OF LABOR AND DELIVERY, Michael Silverstein, MD (Digital)
There are five methods most commonly used as methods of pain relief used on labor and delivery. These include epidural, spinal and local anesthesia, IV sedation, and general anesthesia. Today we will discuss spinal anesthesia. What is Spinal Anesthesia? Anatomically, the path between the skin of the back and the spinal cord crosses skin, subcutaneous tissue,
WHY WOULD SOMEONE BE DEPRESSED AFTER HAVING A BABY?, Aren Gottlieb, MD (Digital)
Having a baby is typically viewed as a wonderful, happy event in a woman’s life. About one in ten women who are up to 12 months postpartum (after giving birth) experience symptoms of depression and other mood disorders. Of course, people with a history of depression are more likely to experience Post Partum Depression (PPD)
PREGNANCY IN WOMEN WHO ARE 35 YEARS OLD OR OLDER, Daniel Saltzman, MD (Digital)
Women who delay childbearing are at increased risk of pregnancy complications. The age cutoff for advanced maternal age (AMA) pregnancy is defined as greater than or equal to 35 years. The increased risks in these pregnancies include miscarriage, conceiving twins, fetal genetic abnormality, some birth defects, developing diabetes during pregnancy, preeclampsia (which is high blood pressure
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM AND MFM ULTRASOUND DURING PREGNANCY, Andrei Rebarber, MD (Digital)
Ultrasound is the most commonly used medical imaging technology in pregnancy to view the unborn fetus and determine the health of the pregnancy. Throughout each trimester, ultrasound imaging, also called sonography, is used to ensure both the mother and fetus are doing well. Current ultrasound technology allows for traditional two-dimensional (2D) imaging as well as the more recent 3D and 4D (or 3D video) evaluations. Ultrasound is generally considered safe in pregnancy for
THE DELIVERY OF TWINS, Nathan Fox, MD (Digital)
Many women with twin pregnancies will undergo cesarean delivery. In the US, approximately 75% of all twin births are born via cesarean delivery. However, with the use of breech extraction of the second twin, more twins can be delivered vaginally, and safely. In the setting of a breech (bottom first) or transverse presenting first twin,
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR OB-GYN: INDUCTION OF LABOR, James Miller, MD (Digital)
You may have heard about labor induction without knowing exactly what it is. Your OB/GYN may have also mentioned it as a possibility during your delivery process. Whatever the case, it’s important to know what to expect about labor induction ahead of your delivery date. Fortunately, your OB/GYN is your best source of information about