Articles about Ob/Gyn
During pregnancy, women have a weakened immune system that can leave them more vulnerable to contracting infectious diseases and transferring them to their baby. Knowing how to prevent and treat these maladies can help decrease potential risks to newborns. Lesley Rathbun, owner of Charleston Birth Place and a family nurse practitioner and certified nurse midwife, … Read more
Lindsay Hall hoped to breastfeed her infant son for six months. She attended classes and did as much reading as possible prior to his delivery during the coronavirus pandemic. But no matter the preparation, Hall faced many unexpected hurdles and had to seek help. Hall is not alone; many women expect breastfeeding to be a … Read more
For many patients, the quality of their OB-GYN care and their preference for a woman tops their list of considerations when they search for their ideal doctor. A female OB-GYN, local patients note, identifies better with their concerns and they are not as hard to find as they were to five to 10 years ago. … Read more
Katie McElveen had a smooth experience with her first son and wanted to have another child soon after so the siblings would be close in age. She and her husband, Donny, moved to Charleston during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Katie was supposed to deliver at East Cooper Medical Center in November of 2020. In October, … Read more
For too many years, the importance of understanding and treating women with reproductive problems sat low on most doctors’ list of medical priorities. It was almost as if the accompanying pain and misery experienced monthly by countless women were part of the biblical curse laid upon Eve in the garden – to be expected and … Read more
After finding out they are pregnant, some women’s thoughts quickly turn to picking out the perfect baby name or selecting colors and a scheme for the nursery. But there are two other essential choices expectant mothers must make – who will deliver their baby and where? The answer is not always an obstetrician. A growing … Read more