Most pregnant women will go into labor on their own, without any assistance. In some cases, your OB/GYN may recommend inducing your labor. This is done in the hospital using a combination of medications that cause contractions, ultimately leading to cervical dilation and then delivery. Usually, labor induction is recommended when nearing one to two weeks beyond the due date and labor has not begun
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CVS and Amniocentesis: What, How, and Why
CVS and amniocentesis are two types of genetic testing that can be used to create a care plan for you and your baby. These tests are not needed for every pregnancy. In an episode of the Healthful Women podcast, Dr. Nathan Fox and MFMA founder and president Dr. Andrei Rebarber discuss who might benefit from
Acrania, Anencephaly, and Encephelocele – Fetal Development
Acrania, anencephaly and encephalocele are part of the subset of birth defects called neural tube defects (NTDs). NTDs occur when the neural tube, a structure that forms the early brain and spine, fails to close within the first month of pregnancy. NTDs are the second most common birth defect in the United States and are
Types of Twins and Why it Matters
Twins might be more common than you think and a lot of people who don’t work in fetal medicine may not understand the necessity of knowing the different types of twins. Dr. Nathan Fox says, “right now it’s about 1 in 30 births although it seems like, you know, patients I’d see, it’s like 1
Pregnancy of Unknown Location
Dr. Nathan Fox, an OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine specialist practicing in New York City spoke with Dr. Caroline Friedman regarding pregnancy of unknown location on Healthful Woman’s podcast. Read on to learn more about their discussion. Healthful Woman · “Pregnancy of Unknown Location and the Beta List” – with Dr. Caroline Friedman When healthcare professionals
Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy
What is Cardiac Disease in pregnancy? Cardiac (heart) disease during pregnancy refers to issues with your heart that occur when you are pregnant. There are two main types of cardiac problems that can occur during pregnancy, including preexisting heart conditions and heart conditions that develop during pregnancy. Preexisting heart conditions: These are heart diseases that
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