Why am I So Tired? What is the Best Sleep Position?
It?s normal to feel more tired. You may also notice you need more sleep than usual. Try to get at least 8-10 hours per night. Listen to your body. Try to sleep on your side to allow for maximum blood flow to baby after 20 weeks. Lying on your back can cause your blood...
Postpartum Care
Appointment Your postpartum appointment is very important. If you delivered your baby vaginally, we would like to see you in the office in four weeks. If you had a cesarean section, please plan to see us three weeks after your delivery. It is best that you make your...
What Medications are Safe in Pregnancy?
Please check with the office before taking any over-the-counter or prescription medication. Regular strength acetaminophen (Tylenol) is the medication of choice for pain or fever. Please do not take aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen sodium unless directed by your...
What About Postpartum Depression?
It is very common to experience mood changes after delivery. This usually starts 2-3 deays after delivery and goes away by 2 weeks. Sometimes the symptoms are persistent and severe and require treatment especially if you are not bonding or enjoying your baby, are...
Vaccinations During Pregnancy
Vaccination is a vital part for any healthy pregnancy. Getting vaccinated is a way to protect both yourself and your newborn during the first few months of his or her life. We strongly recommend the following vaccines for women DURING pregnancy: TDAP: this is a...
How Much Caffeine is Safe?
Caffeine may be used in moderation. It is believed that two or fewer cups of a beverage with caffeine should be safe. If a mother drinks more caffeine, the baby can be born with a caffeine addiction, interfering with sleep and eating during the first weeks of life....
4-Dimensional Ultrasounds
What is four-Dimensional Ultrasound? We are pleased to be the first practice in Greater Cincinnati to offer our patients the latest technological advance in prenatal imaging ? four-dimensional ultrasound. This innovative technology shows your developing baby in...
Group B Streptococcal Infection
During the last trimester of pregnancy, around 36 weeks, we will do a vaginal culture to screen for bacteria called group B streptococcus (GBS). GBS is one of the many bacteria that exist in the body without causing serious illness. Although it can be found in the...
Ectopic Pregnancy
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...
Early Pregnancy Loss
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....
What Tests May be Performed during My Pregnancy?
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 when the...
When Will I Feel My Baby Move?
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...
When to Call the Doctor
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...