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Although not as common as other birth defects, defects of the genitals and urinary system can be present at birth and require some interventions either prenatally or postnatally. About 1 in 500 babies are born with genital and urinary tract defects that can affect the way the body looks and works. Fortunately, many of these
Posts By / Andrei Rebarber, MD
“At Your Cervix”: Screening & Treatment of a Shortened Cervix during Pregnancy
Balancing clinical care that is evidence-based with interventions to improve outcome and avoid harmful interventions is truly challenging when the finding of a shortened cervix on transvaginal ultrasound evaluation is noted (i.e. Defined ≤ 25 mm). It is possible to counsel and treat women using the best data available combined with clinical experience regarding utilization
Sono BPP: Improving the Patient Experience with Enhanced diagnostic Accuracy in Antenatal Testing
The introduction of the BPP in antenatal testing has provided an improved prognostic tool for the reassurance of fetal well being. A reactive NST provides reassurance for fetal well being, however, when abnormal, has a high false positive rate of 45-75%. FHR is subjective to various dynamic factors including periodic sleep cycles, medications, and antenatal
Symphysis Pubis Separation
Peripartum pubic symphysis separation is uncommon, but not rare condition, that can affect a woman during pregnancy. This condition can be summed up as the excessive movement of a part of the pelvis called the pubic symphysis. This excessive movement can cause a great deal of discomfort throughout the pelvic girdle. Inconsistent classifications and sporadic
Varicose Veins in Pregnancy
During pregnancy, many changes are occurring in the body, including changes in blood flow. Your blood volume increases, while the rate at which flood flows from your legs will decrease, which can put pressure on the veins. This can cause unwanted varicose veins to appear, which are enlarged veins that can appear on the legs
Menstrual Cramps & Pregnancy
Women with menstrual cramps are often treated with medications to ease the pain . Prior studies have suggested accupunture/ acupressure may help those who suffer from these symptoms. A recent paper was published suggesting that app-based self-administered acupressure vs usual care allowed for improved symptoms. The study was conducted in Germany and included 221 prospective randomized trial over a 3 year period
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