Evidence Based Care
Informed consent and evidence based care are at the foundation of my practice. Below you will find the evidence on each topic to help you deepen your understanding and make the best choices for yourself and your growing family.
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It is recommended that all women are screened for Gestational Diabetes between 24-28 weeks of pregnancy. The risk factors are vague and often times leaves undetected, uncontrolled GDM during pregnancy.
American Pregnancy Association
Gentle Birth Archives- Henci Goer
Alternative to the traditional Glucola Test
Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis
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If you have had a previous cesarean birth or two, follow these links to help you decide what you want for this birth.
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ACOG recommends screening all pregnant women between 35-37 weeks of pregnancy. GBS is a vaginal/rectal swab and culture taken in the office.
Evidence Based Birth (I recommend getting a membership and all the informational resources this site has to offer)
Aviva Romm MD - Group B Step In Pregnancy-
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RhoGam is offered to mothers with Negative blood types (A-, B-, AB-, O-) at 28 weeks and immediate postpartum.
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Vitamin K is for the prevention of Hemorrhagic Disease of the Newborn.
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Erythromycin is an antibiotic ointment, similar to neosproin, which is applied to the baby’s eyes to prevent the transmission of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea from mother to baby which can cause blindness in the newborn.
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Routine Infant Circumcision is quickly becoming a thing of the past. It is important to understand the anatomy and function of the foreskin and how the procedure is done before making a decision for your family.