PAIN RELIEF ON LABOR AND DELIVERY: LOCAL ANESTHESIA, SEDATION, AND GENERAL ANESTHESIA, Michael Silverstein, MD (Digital)

By on August 1, 2017

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

CONTINUE READING …

WHY IS HAVING A MATERNAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST IMPORTANT DURING PREGNANCY?, Andrei Rebarber, MD (Digital)

By on July 27, 2017

maternal medicine mfm nyc

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

CONTINUE READING …

WHAT IS A BIRTH PLAN?, James Miller, MD (Digital)

By on July 20, 2017

birth plan

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

CONTINUE READING …

UTERINE ANOMALIES AND ASSOCIATED CAUSES, Nathan Fox, MD (Digital)

By on September 6, 2023

uterine anomalies mfm nyc

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.

CONTINUE READING …

PREGNANCY IN WOMEN WHO ARE 35 YEARS OLD OR OLDER, Daniel Saltzman, MD (Digital)

By on July 7, 2017

pregnancy in women 35 or older mfm nyc

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

CONTINUE READING …

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM AND MFM ULTRASOUND DURING PREGNANCY, Andrei Rebarber, MD (Digital)

By on June 29, 2021

ultrasound mfm nyc

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

CONTINUE READING …

THE DELIVERY OF TWINS, Nathan Fox, MD (Digital)

By on June 27, 2017

twin delivery mfm nyc

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,

CONTINUE READING …