When you are young and dream of someday having your own children, you never think that such a natural process might be difficult. The dream never includes not being able to become pregnant or having a miscarriage, but this is a reality for many women who desire to...
Obstetrics
Symptoms of Postpartum Depression (PPD) and Anxiety
“Immediately following the birth of my daughter I began to feel the downward spiral of postpartum depression. I believe strongly that the hormonal issues, for me, were hugely exacerbated by the pain that I was experiencing post birth as well. I had second degree...
Breastfeeding: A Personal and Sometimes Difficult Decision
In this fast paced world that we live in, one choice a mother can make has known benefits for her and her child…the choice to breastfeed. The list of the benefits of breastfeeding is long and includes a healthier immune system for the baby and a lowered risk of breast...
The 3 Stages of Childbirth
As Gloria Steinem has said, “Childbirth is more admirable than conquest, more amazing than self-defense, and as courageous as either one.” Regardless of how your baby is delivered every mom deserves a blue ribbon at childbirth. Some women deliver by Cesarean Section,...
Preeclampsia – Know the Symptoms
After delivering a healthy baby girl, Lady Sybil of the popular PBS television show, Downton Abbey, took a turn for the worse. In the wee hours of the night her body was racked with seizures brought on by eclampsia. It was a heart wrenching episode in which the...
A Salute to Mothers
It is the time of year to celebrate our Mothers. Just in case you are wondering who a mother is and what she does, ponder these words that describe a mother: adopt, advocate, beget, bring forth, campaign, care for, cherish, cleanse, concern, contend, counsel, crusade,...
Infertility: A Private Disease
For years you have dreamed of having a home where the laughter of children echoed through the halls. When your doctor tells you that your chances of ever having a live birth are minimal, it blows against your heart like a hurricane. Dreams shatter when faced with the...
Obstetrics
We provide a full range of obstetrical services for low risk and high risk patients. Our services include ultrasound, first trimester nuchal translucency screening, obstetrical ultrasounds, and non-stress tests.