Recent reports show many pregnant women in the United States are not consuming fish in amounts recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In June of 2014, the FDA and the EPA revised their joint Fish Consumption Advice, Questions & Answers to encourage pregnant women, those who may … [Read more...]
Keeping Baby Healthy: Non-Stress Test & Biophysical Profile
During your prenatal care the doctor may decide to run some tests to make sure your baby is thriving. Two of the most common tests that are performed are called the non-stress test and biophysical profile. These tests may be run either at your doctor’s office or at the hospital. Fetal Non-Stress … [Read more...]
How Long Should You Wait to See a Doctor if You’re Struggling to Get Pregnant?
So often I see patients in the office that have been trying to conceive or are planning on getting pregnant. This is a great question and it all depends on the age of the patient. If we look at a young woman under the age of 30, they have a 20 % chance of conceiving with each cycle. Once a lady … [Read more...]
Cystic Fibrosis
During pregnancy our doctors offer special testing to determine if you and possibly your partner carry a gene that may cause a specific medical condition. This is referred to as Genetic carrier screening. One of the most common medical disorders which we test for is called Cystic Fibrosis … [Read more...]
It’s Time to Dump ‘My Pyramid’ and Welcome ‘My Plate’
In June 2011, The USDA released a replacement for its current food pyramid that was first constructed in 1992. The Obama administration took on a simpler approach to healthful eating and called it ‘My Plate’. Instead of making sure people ate multiple servings of grains, ‘My Plate’ broke down the … [Read more...]
Endometrial Ablation: 90 Seconds Can Be Liberating
The other day I walked into the examining room to see a patient for an annual exam. As I greeted her, she immediately thanked me for offering her a 90 second procedure that she felt was liberating and had changed her life. One year ago, she underwent a simple office procedure called Novasure. … [Read more...]
BRCA: Are You and Your family at Risk for Breast and Ovarian Cancer?
Understanding the BRCA 1 and 2 Gene Mutation - Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HOBC) Almost every one of us has known a close family member or friend that has been affected by breast or ovarian cancer. We have seen the devastation that it has taken on patients and their loved ones. In the … [Read more...]
da Vinci Myomectomy: Removing Fibroids With Minimally Invasive Surgery
Fibroid tumors are one of the most common reasons women undergo hysterectomies. In fact, one in every four women have fibroid tumors. Most fibroids are not problematic, but when fibroids become large or are located in certain areas of the uterus, fibroids can become bothersome. They cause heavy … [Read more...]
da Vinci Hysterectomies Offer Many Advantages
Background on Hysterectomies Each year more than half a million women in the United States undergo a hysterectomy, or surgical removal of the uterus. One in three women will experience the surgical procedure before she turns 60. Hysterectomy is the second most common surgical procedure for women … [Read more...]