I just got back from my “baby doctor” appointment.
The fourth month is a pretty routine visit. They screen your urine for protein and sugar and take your vitals. During the appointment, your doctor or midwife will go over your “symptoms” and ask if you have any concerns. They will ask to make sure that you [...]
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Monday was my first OB appointment. I’ve had many people ask me over the years exactly what happens at the first appointment? What can I expect? Read on to find out!
The first appointment is usually at least an hour in length. Plan ahead and find a sitter for younger children if possible. If you are [...]
Tags: advanced maternal age, blood work, doctor, doctor appointment, genetics, nurse, OB, Ultrasound
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It’s every parent’s nightmare – stillbirth and perinatal death. But how do such tragic events affect the obstetricians (OBs) attending the delivery?
Apparently, even doctors medically trained in childbirth can be traumatized by deaths of infants they delivered. OBs are trained to deal with new life and delivering good news. But it seems some lack the [...]
Tags: bereavement, emotional toll, guilt, OB, obstetricians, perinatal deaths, stillbirth, trauma
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