Category Archives: Obstetrics

Obesity and stillbirths–the connection

Posted on March 18, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

Obesity is not benign. I recently read a study performed over 8 years which showed that almost 20% of stillbirths (babies born dead) occurred in obese females. The study has a database of nearly 3 million births and it was … Continue reading →

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Wanting to conceive?

Posted on October 26, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

If you are a woman wanting to conceive, there is no evidence that taking antioxidant supplements will improve your fertility. Research was compiled from 28 trials with over 3500 women attending fertility clinics.  Women who took antioxidant supplements were no … Continue reading →

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More maternal guilt. . .

Posted on September 13, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

If you smoke and are considering a pregnancy, stop smoking! There is evidence emerging that smoking during pregnancy (and how many cigarettes smoked per day) is correlated with developmental outcomes after the children are born.  The children of smokers were … Continue reading →

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Obese mothers pass on risk to their babies

Posted on August 27, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

New known fact: Children of obese women died earlier and had more heart problems later in life than those of normal weight mothers. The offspring’s risk of death from any cause was 35% higher than individuals born to normal weight … Continue reading →

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Initial obstetrical visit. A great time for myth-busting!

Posted on August 19, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

I have performed obstetrics for 18 years and taught medical students and residents to do the same.  It is an honor and a privilege.  Pregnancy advice is fraught with “myths”. . . here are some “truths.” Eat fish!  Fish is high in quality protein … Continue reading →

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Why breastfeed?

Posted on August 8, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Too many reasons to list. . . but I’ll try. Benefits for mother: increased physical closeness with baby, decreased risk of breast cancer, decreased risk of ovarian cancer, decreased risk of endometrial cancer, less blood loss after birth which may … Continue reading →

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Pregnant? You need a Tdap!

Posted on July 8, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Tdap is a vaccine–containing tetanus and pertussis.  A new immunization schedule recommends that a dose of the Tdap vaccine be given to all women during each pregnancy, whether or not she has received the vaccine before.  This is a change! … Continue reading →

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The race is on!

Posted on December 4, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

It’s off with a start!  Quickest start in 10 years!… I wish I were talking about the Kentucky Derby, but I am talking about the flu.  There is still time to get vaccinated. Who should be vaccinated?  Anyone older than … Continue reading →

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Carpal tunnel. Who? What? Why?

Posted on December 3, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Who?  Anyone can suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome.  It is often associated with repetitive motion at work or play but also frequently occurs in people with diabetes, thyroid disease, or in pregnant patients. What?  Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the … Continue reading →

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Pregnant ladies. Have you come in for your flu vaccine yet?

Posted on November 18, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

It’s not too late for the flu vaccine for this year!  The flu vaccine in pregnancy has been shown to benefit both the pregnant woman and the fetus in a few different ways. Duke University did a study of 1600+ women showing those who … Continue reading →

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