by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | Sep 10, 2015 | Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Procedures, Q&A
An ectopic pregnancy is one that occurs outside the uterus. Because the pregnancy is not in the uterus, it cannot progress normally and must be removed. About 1 in 60 pregnancies are ectopic. Usually the pregnancy is in a fallopian tube. A ruptured tubal pregnancy...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | Aug 19, 2015 | Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Q&A
When a pregnancy ends before 20 weeks gestation, it is referred to as early pregnancy loss. The pregnancy may end in a miscarriage, or it may be an ectopic or molar pregnancy. The loss of a pregnancy, no matter how early, can leave parents with a sense of loss....
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | Feb 21, 2015 | Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Pregnancy FAQ
Routine Testing – It is standard of care to obtain the following tests on the first visit for your pregnancy: CBC – A complete blood count is done to determine the ability to carry oxygen and nutrients through the body and to the fetus. This is repeated...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | Feb 2, 2015 | Pregnancy FAQ
Sometime between 16-25 weeks of pregnancy, mothers will begin to feel movement. Initially, movements will be infrequent and may feel like butterfly flutters. As your baby grows, you will feel movement more often. It is recommended to start counting fetal movements...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | Jan 22, 2015 | Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Pregnancy FAQ
Call the office number, Mt. Auburn 241-4774, or Mason/Montgomery 398-6230 at any time. During the day your call will be answered and triaged by our excellent nursing staff. After hours, your call will be forwarded to the on-call physician regardless of which office...
