36-39 Weeks

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

Read More »
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). 

Read More »
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!).

Read More »
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

Read More »

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

Read More »
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

Read More »
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

Read More »
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,

Read More »