The Aspirin Revolution
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The Aspirin Revolution

Why Your Doctor Might Want You to Take a “Little Yellow Pill” If you’ve been told your pregnancy is “high-risk,” one of the first things your doctor likely recommended was a daily low-dose aspirin. But if you’ve been doing your own research, you might have noticed a confusing debate: Should you take one baby aspirin...

Exploring The Fetal Anatomy Ultrasound
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Exploring The Fetal Anatomy Ultrasound

Introduction Pregnancy is a remarkable journey filled with wonder and anticipation. Expectant parents eagerly await the arrival of their little one, but it’s essential to ensure that the developing fetus is healthy and thriving throughout the pregnancy. Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialists play a pivotal role in monitoring fetal development and addressing potential issues. In this...

Get Started The Right Way – Establishing the EDD​
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Get Started The Right Way – Establishing the EDD​

First trimester sonography has greatly improved our ability to calculate the estimated due date (EDD). However, there will be times that dating based on LMP does not match the ultrasound date. If the patient has an uncertain LMP or unreliable LMP, the earliest and most reliable sonogram should be used to establish the EDD. If...