DR. Kathleen Bradley, Maternal-Fetal Medicine / Perinatologist

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AJOG Expert Review in Labor: Birthing balls to decrease labor pain and peanut balls to decrease length of labor: what is the evidence? https://ow.ly/SEzP50Qxxvu

RSV vaccine (Pfizer Abrysvo) if pregnant September to January (RSV season) and are between 32-36 wks. This will protect your baby for the 1st 6 mos of life.
You can get the Pfizer RSV vaccine at the same time as other vaccines recommended during pregnancy. Common side effects of the RSV vaccine include arm pain, headache, muscle pain, and nausea, similar to other vaccine side effects. Side effects are normal and not a cause for concern.
The RSV vaccine is one of two new options for protecting babies during RSV season.

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Prenatal genetic testing information from ACOG, Dr. B

ACOG Explains: Prenatal Genetic Testing If you’re pregnant or thinking about pregnancy, you can choose to have prenatal genetic testing. There are two categories of prenatal genetic tests: screenin...

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Instead of the bivalent booster, which targets both the original coronavirus strain as well as two omicron subvariants (BA. 4 and BA. 5), the updated one will be specific to just one variant: the omicron offshoot XBB.1.5.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that XBB subvariants constitute more than 95 percent of the circulating variants.

Opinion | A new, sensible plan for fall covid boosters is taking shape The United States is on track to having a second updated booster shot.

To all my patients and their mother's.... HMD from Dr. B

Pregnant women should get all treatment & vaccinations/boosters for their health & passive immunity to baby.

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Pregnancy, Lactation, and COVID-19 Therapeutics | COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines Read guidance on the use of Panel-recommended therapies in pregnant or lactating patients with COVID-19.

Preterm birth prevention Makena formally withdrawn. Dr. B

FDA Commissioner and Chief Scientist Announce Decision to Withdraw Approval of Makena Today, the FDA announced the final decision to withdraw approval of Makena—a drug that had been approved under the accelerated approval pathway.

This is why 3D helps your 2D diagnoses. Dr. B

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This is how I evaluate your 1st trimester of pregnancy for your baby. Dr. B

Routine first-trimester ultrasound screening using a standardized anatomical protocol http://ow.ly/pAAT50C4OhT

Make sure we preserve the rights of all women for reproductive rights.

Contraception info, Dr. B

NEW PODCAST explaining the different types of contraception, how they work, and what you should know if you are planning to get pregnant in the near future. I also discuss the many myths surrounding birth control. When you are making decisions about your family planning, it is important to understand your options and decide what works best for you.

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Hyperemesis gravidarum help.... gene linked to this severe condition in pregnancy.

Highlights of SMFM 2023 - HER Foundation The HER Foundation leadership hosted a booth at Dr. Fejzo presented, “Genome-wide association study meta-analysis of hyperemesis gravidarum confirms GDF15 and identifies additional risk loci.” The study is coauthored by…

To all of the ladies out there... women... girls who will become leaders.
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BP issues in pregnancy.

High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy You can prevent and treat high blood pressure during pregnancy in order to avoid health problems.

Preeclampsia is not something to be taken lightly.

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Tied to Thinking Problems Later THURSDAY, March 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A new study links high blood pressure during pregnancy with cognitive issues later in life, adding to known risks such as stroke and heart disease.Women with preeclampsia -- high blood pressure during pregnancy that may be accompanied by kidney or other or...

Love Tom Petty. Who is your favorite? Dr. B

Mystic Eyes by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers ♫ by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, discovered with SoundHound

Can't wait to see my babies on....

so important, what you eat! Dr. B

Nutrition During Pregnancy Eating well is one of the best things you can do during pregnancy. This FAQ provides information about what to eat and how much to eat.

Be knowledgeable... if you have had Covid. Dr. B

Most Long COVID Cases Started With Mild Symptoms: Study Just because you start out with a mild case of COVID-19 doesn't mean you won't develop long COVID, researchers say.

Make every day count in 2023!

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Happy New Year to all my patients and their families, colleagues & friends. Cheers to 2023.

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