Jul 29, 2021
Sweeping the membranes is a great tool that is often used at the end of the 9th month to help stimulate contractions or labor.
It is typically performed during an office visit when and the cervix needs to be partially dilated in order for it to be effective. The OB will typically insert one finger on a vaginal exam...
Jul 26, 2021
Shoulder dystocia is when the shoulders fail to delivery easier after the fetal head. If the shoulders do not deliver easily with a few simple maneuvers it is considered an obstetric emergency. Shoulder dystocia is not always easy to anticipate and prevent, and often occurs in the absence of risk factors.
The incidence...
Jul 22, 2021
Dr. Abdelhak answered some weekly questions about pregnancy.
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We would love to hear from you about your birth experiences or anything you would like us to address about labor, birth pregnancy or postpartum on this podcast. Reach...
Jul 19, 2021
Long gone is the thought of once a cesarean always a cesarean. Women who have had a cesarean delivery in the past have the option of undergoing a trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC) delivery or planned repeat cesarean delivery (PRCD) in their next pregnancy. Ideally, a planned TOLAC leads vaginal birth after cesarean...
Jul 15, 2021
How much weight gain in pregnancy is normal? The answer is it's individual and unique for each woman. Excessive weight gain can pose problems in pregnancy and is not typically recommended but in general there are several factors that contribute to what is normal and what is an acceptable amount.
There have been several...