Understanding the symptoms is your first defense against complications Do you know if you have hypothyroidism? Do you know the risks associated with it if you are pregnant? If you have never had symptoms of low thyroid output, your doctor may not test you for the condition when you become pregnant. Routine screening for hypothyroidism…
Marianne’s Story: Optimism and Support Lead to A Joyous Outcome Marianne was recovering from a miscarriage when she felt something was a bit different in her body. A trip to her doctor revealed she was pregnant. Hearing the heartbeat was a joy. Several weeks later, she and her husband went to her OB for an…
Awareness can spell hope to thousands of families Until you are faced with the diagnosis yourself, it may seem unimaginable that a congenital heart defect (CHD) is the most common birth defect worldwide, affecting over 40,000 babies in the U.S. alone. For those parents who receive the diagnosis, having reliable information and access to medical…
Excessive weight gain during pregnancy poses unnecessary risks If you are pregnant, you may be getting mixed signals in regards to how much weight you should gain. Making matters worse, food cravings can be intense when you are pregnant. And since your waistline is growing anyway, you may feel inclined to give in to them.…
Our published study on the effects on women’s delivery outcomes when hospitals have full-time laborists on staff, has been featured in a story done by KTNV Channel 13 Action News in Las Vegas. The study, conducted over 5 years from 2006 to 2011, concluded that the full-time laborist model, which involves having hospital-based obstetricians dedicated…
Your MFM specialist works with your obstetrician for the best care possible. Your obstetrician is usually your primary care provider throughout your pregnancy. If first trimester testing detects no obvious risks, you should return to your high-risk pregnancy specialist for a comprehensive targeted ultrasound, which will look for abnormalities associated with IVF gestations. This high…
The need for special care when you conceive by IVF If you’ve already withstood the many emotional and physical challenges of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and received the happy news you’re pregnant, it’s time to consider the kind of prenatal care you’re going to need to ensure the healthiest pregnancy possible. Getting pregnant is only…
If you’re struggling to start a family, it’s likely your primary focus is on getting pregnant. But keep an eye on your true goal— a healthy baby. Before going through the challenges of in vitro fertilization, you owe it to yourself to visit an OB/GYN for a pre-pregnancy consultation.
What if you could share your high quality ultrasound images of your baby with your mom and dad, your spouse or your best friend over a secure network from any mobile device? What if we could share these images quickly with referring physicians, letting them see the same information we have at the same time? What if you could replace those old black and white images that fade with time with a full information digital image?
there is one risk that is associated with premature birth or having a low birth-weight baby that can be managed by the mom herself: stress.