Obstetrics Basics
What is Tubal Reversal?
Tubal reversal – short for tubal sterilization reversal or tubal ligation reversal – is a surgical procedure that restores fertility to women after a tubal ligation. By rejoining the separated segments of fallopian tube, tubal reversal gives women the chance to become pregnant again naturally. This delicate surgery is best performed by a reproductive surgeon with specialized training and experience in... »
Stages of Pregnancy
Pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks, counting from the first day of your last normal period. The weeks are grouped into three trimesters (TREYE-mess-turs). Find out what’s happening with you and your baby in these three stages. First Trimester (Week 1-Week 12) During the first trimester your body undergoes many changes. Hormonal changes affect almost... »
Dealing with Miscarriage
You’re pregnant and expect to be changing diapers one day. Then, suddenly, the pregnancy is over. Whatever name it is called – miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth – you lost your baby. Pregnancy loss can happen in different ways. With a miscarriage, pregnancy suddenly ends before 20 weeks. It usually happens because of genetic problems... »
Cesarean Section – A Brief History
Cesarean section has been part of human culture since ancient times and there are tales in both Western and non-Western cultures of this procedure resulting in live mothers and offspring. According to Greek mythology Apollo removed Asclepius, founder of the famous cult of religious medicine, from his mother’s abdomen. Numerous references to cesarean section... »
What is a Cesarean Section?
A Cesarean section (C-section) is surgery to deliver a baby. The baby is taken out through the mother’s abdomen. In the United States, about one in four women have their babies this way. Most C-sections are done when unexpected problems happen during delivery. These include Health problems in the mother The position of the... »