Now that we’re in the middle of summer, it’s time to discuss the sun’s effect on your skin, especially if you’re pregnant. The sun provides us with the essential Vitamin D. Prolonged darkness leads to symptoms of depression, while sunlight has positive effects resulting in more energy and a positive frame of mind – that […]
Life would be simpler if all women began menstruating at the same age, had 27 to 38 days between each period, 4 days of bleeding, and everyone ceased bleeding at age 50. This isn’t always the case. Many variations in menstrual patterns may occur. There are many factors that can affect those patterns leading women […]
Over the past 5 years the da Vinci robot has been used more and more for gynecologic surgeries. Being relatively new and extensively publicized it has garnered a great deal of attention. Patients are asking for it without truly understanding the appropriateness of its use. The da Vinci robot doesn’t act independently. It is a […]
Proper weight gain during pregnancy is an extremely important goal. Discussing weight gain during pregnancy can be very uncomfortable, and it has been reported that weight gain is discussed by only half of doctors. Inappropriate weight gain during pregnancy can not only cause negative effects on the pregnancy, fetus, and delivery, but can cause long […]
The decision to continue antidepressants during pregnancy is very difficult. Making the proper decision not only requires thorough examination of the benefits and risks but a great deal of introspection on the part of the patient. Since the introduction of the newer class of antidepressants called Selective Serotonin uptake inhibiters (SSRI), which have substantially less […]
An ablation is a minor surgical procedure that destroys the lining of the uterus in order to minimize heavy menstrual bleeding. Because of safer, faster, and easier to use ablation devices, we can perform ablations in our office. The procedure has significantly reduced the need for hysterectomy. It is safe (less than 1% complication rate) […]
The TDap Vaccine vaccinates for tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough). All the components are inactive (non-viable, non-living). The Center for Disease Control strongly recommends the vaccine and there is clear evidence of the vaccine’s safety. ACOG (American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology) also highly recommends the vaccine for pregnant women and their immediate families. […]
You’ve heard it from your friends, your neighbors, your family members. One baby has been suffering from a severe cough for the last 3 days. Another baby was in the emergency room overnight; it’s a bad virus, and she is going back to the doctor again today. Yet another baby was put in the hospital […]
The recent trend towards “natural childbirth,” having babies with midwives at home and avoidance of medical intervention in labor, has fueled public perceptions that Pitocin, the synthetic hormone used in obstetrics, is the proverbial “bad boy” drug. Reports of dangerous complications and side effects about the use of Pitocin are found on web sites and […]
There are numerous conditions which predispose a patient to a C/section such as an overweight mother, a very large baby, excessive weight gain in pregnancy, induction of labor for medical reasons such as Diabetes, Hypertension (increased blood pressure) and markedly overdue pregnancy. Fortunately, the majority of patients are good candidates for vaginal deliveries and here […]
