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Patients with an Upcoming Appointment
Do you have an upcoming appointment? Have you traveled outside of the continental United States in the last 30 days? Have you had close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19? Do you have a fever, cough or other signs of pneumonia/lower respiratory tract disease such as difficulty breathing, chest pain or shortness of breath? […]
Letter to Patients on COVID-19
Samuel Grimm, M.D., FACOG Kara Jefferies, M.D., FACOG Shannon Cothran, M.D., FACOG Laura Kiszkiel, M.D., FACOG Leah Foster, M.D. Meena Ego-Osuala, PA-C Jenna Grimm, WHNP Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Covid-19 is an infectious respiratory disease caused by a new coronavirus that initially emerged in Wuhan Provence, China in December 2019. Reported […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Your health and safety is our highest priority. If you suspect you have Coronavirus, contact your Primary Care Doctor before seeking in-person care. A few of our providers now offer virtual visits and hopefully in the next couples of week all providers will offer virtual visits. For some OB/GYN, you will be able to see […]
Eating fish when pregnant or breastfeeding can provide health benefits
FDA and EPA have issued advice regarding eating fish for women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding. This advise helps women and families make informed choices when it comes to fish that are nutritious and safe to eat. The FDA reported an update “on fish consumption for women who are pregnant or may […]
Welcome our new Physician Assistant, Meena!
We are excited to announce the addition of Physician Assistant, Meena Ego-Osuala, to our practice! Meena has extensive OB/GYN experience, previously working in North Carolina. She grew up in Maryland and is excited to be back in the metropolitan DC area. Meena will be working Mondays and Thursdays primarily in our Springfield office. Call and […]
Inducing Labor At 40 Weeks Reduces Risk Of Perinatal Death And Stillbirth, Study Finds
Inducing labor at 40 weeks gestation for pregnant women ages 35 and older significantly reduced the risk of perinatal death and stillbirth compared to expectant management, British researchers found. In the U.K., current national guidelines recommend induction of labor between 41 and 42 weeks. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists takes an even more conservative approach, recommending […]
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists(ACOG): VBAC is safe for many women
Women and their obstetricians should consider vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC) if their maternal care center can handle emergency deliveries, according to an updated practice bulletin from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Trial of labor after cesarean delivery (TOLAC) results in a successful birth in 60%-80% of cases, sparing mothers from major abdominal […]
Weighing Too Much, Too Little When Pregnant Can Be Risky, Study Suggests
For women contemplating having a baby, new research adds to the evidence suggesting that starting a pregnancy at a normal weight is best. The study found that too much or even too little weight increases an expectant mom’s risk for severe illnesses and death. “Not only for baby’s sake, but also for your own sake, have a […]
Women’s menopause complaints may peak in early 50s, improve later
Women go through menopause when they stop menstruating, which typically happens between ages 45 and 55. As the ovaries curb production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone in the years leading up to menopause and afterwards, women can experience symptoms ranging from vaginal dryness to mood swings, joint pain, memory trouble and insomnia. Menopause symptoms have […]
American Academy of Pediatrics Advises Parents To Donate Umbilical Cord Blood
This week, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a new policy urging public cord blood donation. Public cord blood donation is free and available at INOVA Fairfax. INOVA Fairfax-Hospital sends public cord blood samples to The NY Blood Center (NYBC). NYBC founded by Dr. Pablo Rubinstein, is the world’s first public cord blood bank, […]
Measles Vaccine-International Travellers need to be up to date
Most cases of measles in the U.S. come from international travel and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) recommends that Americans traveling to Europe protect themselves. There are 15 countries in Europe that have reported cases of Measles this year: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, and the United […]