by Mt. Auburn | Feb 7, 2019 | Conditions, Obstetrics
Listeriosis is a serious infection, and it especially affects pregnant women. According to the CDC, pregnant women are 10 times more likely to contract listeriosis. So, how does this condition happen, and how can you prevent it? Skip the Deli Meat is one of the most...
by Mt. Auburn | Jan 21, 2019 | Gynecology, Obstetrics, Our Practice, Services
Planning out your year can be a lot of fun. You’re starting to figure out which trips you’ll be taking. Maybe you have a year full of weddings. Maybe there’s a Caribbean cruise you want to take. The possibilities are endless! This is also the time of year that you...
by Dr. Boyd | Nov 19, 2018 | Boyd, Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Pregnancy FAQ
A premature birth is one that happens before the 37th week of pregnancy. Any birth after this point is considered a full-term pregnancy. Premature babies often have medical issues that require them to stay in the hospital longer than babies carried to term, and the...
by Dr. Wiebracht | Nov 19, 2018 | Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Pregnancy FAQ, Procedures, Wiebracht
Today, Caesarean sections (C-sections) make up almost a third of all births. Sometimes this is due to complications with a vaginal delivery that make an emergency C-section possible, but more and more women are electing to deliver their babies via C-section. There are...
by Mt. Auburn | Aug 3, 2018 | Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Procedures, Services
There are a variety of ultrasound tests, and they are performed for an array of reasons. These tests can be performed anytime during pregnancy, and the number performed varies by doctor. There is not necessarily a recommended number that have to be performed during...
by Mt. Auburn | Jun 5, 2018 | Gynecology, Obstetrics, Our Practice
What does OBGYN mean? The “OBs” are obstetricians, which are the people who provide prenatal care and deliver babies. The “GYNs” are gynecologists, which are physicians who can treat women’s health issues. “OB-GYNs” are the doctors that practice both obstetrics and...
