by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | Oct 22, 2015 | Obstetrics, Pregnancy FAQ, Q&A
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...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | Sep 22, 2015 | Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Pregnancy FAQ
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...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | Sep 10, 2015 | Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Q&A
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...
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...
