Sometimes, it’s a good thing for a doctor to be on the other side and be the receiver of care. Recently, a family member needed surgery, and it gave me the opportunity to reflect on how we treat patients in their challenging times. I am happy to report that it was a good experience. A […]
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Why are you having an open hysterectomy? Is there less invasive ways ?
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So my daughter gets a NIV translation of the Bible as a gift. She declares that she wants to read more of the Bible. “That’s great, sweetie,” says her father. Then she reads out loud Genesis 4:1 “Adam made love to his wife, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain.” “Whats made love?
A lot of my patients are very deliberate about what interventions are performed during pregnancy, delivery, and in the newborn period. Their interest and education on these matters is an important part of our collaborative approach to obstetrical care. But some can attempt to just be opposed to all interventions without investigating why. Vitamin K
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I appreciate the recognition from BirthWell. I am happy see women from the Birmingham area. If your consider our practice and are unsure, call and we will see for a consultation without having to commit to transfer. We feel that our practice and hospital offer many things that are unique in this area and worth
For women who find themselves pregnant with twins, the choice between planned cesarean or planned vaginal delivery is a dilemma. This is a great video summing up the evidence and may help you decide: Delivery for Twins Video
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While the around-and-around health policy debates happen remember this picture. Much of our health is determined by health behaviors. I would also add that includes the health behaviors of mothers when we were in the womb and infants. So yes, I put a strong emphasis on health behaviors during pregnancy and breastfeeding as a health
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation article on the politics of breastfeeding identifies why breastfeeding, despite its powerful effect on the health of nations, is not promoted: leadership. In our small way, we attempt to lead locally on breastfeeding. That’s why we started Alabama Breastfeeding Medicine and Northeast Alabama Baby Cafe. That’s why we have
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ACOG (the professional group for most OBGYNs) released a consensus statement on the prevention of cesarean sections. This well-written statement is sorely needed. ACOG advocates obstetrical management that lowers the c-section rate. The management it recommends has long been a part of our practice’s management of pregnancy. So I can concur that it does result
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