by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | Mar 10, 2016 | Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Procedures, Q&A
A molar pregnancy is also called gestational trophoblastic disease, or a hydatiform mole. It is a rare condition where a fertilized egg degenerates into a growth of abnormal placental tissue. The incidence of molar pregnancy is 1 in 1500-2000 pregnancies. Symptoms and...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | Nov 12, 2015 | Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Pregnancy FAQ, Procedures
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 | Nov 4, 2015 | Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Pregnancy FAQ, Procedures
Approximately 20% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. Most miscarriages take place in the first twelve weeks of pregnancy, although miscarriage can happen any time before 20 weeks.Most miscarriages cannot be prevented. This is nature?s way of ending a pregnancy...
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...
