Obstetrics
Magnesium Sulfate
Magnesium sulfate is a drug commonly used in obstetrics as an agent to stop contractions for patients who have pre-term labor (a “tocolytic” drug) and
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Obstetrics
Obstetrics
Fetal Hydronephrosis
One of the more common fetal anomalies I encounter is enlargement of the baby’s kidneys. This is called fetal hydronephrosis. (Hydro—water and “nephro” meaning kidney).
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Obstetrics
Intra-Cardiac Echogenic Foci
This abnormality, abbreviated as EIF, is one of the more common findings seen on a 20 week anatomy scan. (One of my children had this!).
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Procedures
Nova-Sure
The Nova-sure procedure is a highly effective treatment for patients with heavy menstrual cycles. This procedure is to be used only for patients who do
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LEEP
A LEEP procedure (loop electrosurgical excision procedure) is usually performed for a patient with cervical abnormality, confirmed by a pap smear or colposcopy, showing a
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Procedures
Endometrial Biopsy
An endometrial biopsy is probably the most common procedure I perform in the office. This type of biopsy is performed to remove a very small
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Obstetrics
First Trimester Screening And Cell-free Fetal DNA
Identifying pregnancies at risk for chromosomal abnormalities is an extremely important aspect of prenatal care. Typically chromosomal analysis is done for Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome),
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Obstetrics
Nuchal Translucency
Measurement of fetal nuchal translucency is an optional ultrasound you may have been offered. The nuchal translucency is a measurement of the back of the
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Obstetrics
Genetic Screening I
Down Syndrome is a chromosomal disorder, typically associated in pregnancies of women at an older age but may occur in any pregnancy, at any age,
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OB Visits
Obstetrical Office Visit Weeks 36-39
Yippeee!!! You are now in the homestretch and so very close to bringing your newborn home. By now you know the drill—your physician is concerned
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OB Visits
Obstetrical Office Visit – Week 30-34
As far as office visits go, there isn’t much new that is done. There is no further genetic testing or screening tests; you have had
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Obstetrical Office Visit – Week 28
BUSY! This visit is busy. You will have the same evaluation of your blood pressure, weight and urine. We will continue to measure the size
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