Headaches and Hypertension: Management of Pre-Eclampsia in the Obese Patient Patrick G. Bakke MD The incidence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy is 2% to 8%. These disorders can be thought…
Be Aware of the Consequences of Aortocaval Compression and the Supine Hypotensive Syndrome When Caring for a Pregnant Patient Thomas M. Chalifoux MD Ryan C. Romeo MD Positioning in the…
Pain Control After Cesarean Section—“How Can I Take Care of My Baby if I Just Had Surgery?” Patrick G. Bakke MD Pain control after cesarean section (C section) is crucial…
Urgent Cesarean Section: What’s Good for Baby Is Good for Mommy? Nathan J. Hess DO Karen Hand MD Nearly one fourth of all births in the United States today are…
Be Prepared for the Presence of a Doula in Both the Labor and Delivery Room Christopher E. Swide MD Doulas are becoming increasingly popular in the United States and are…
Nothing By Mouth Guidelines During Labor—“Can I Please Just Have Some Water?” Patrick G. Bakke MD There has been increasing pressure to liberalize oral intake during the active stage of…
If Carefully Selected, Patients in Labor Can Ambulate Safely—The Key is the Use of Low-Dose Epidural Analgesia Christopher M. Colville MD Christopher E. Swide MD Effective analgesia for women in…
“I Want My Epidural Now!” the Effects of Epidural Analgesia on Progress of Labor and Delivery Patrick G. Bakke MD Jennifer Cozzens MD, MPH It is common on the labor…
Managing Guests on the Labor Deck Requires Clear Communication Consistently, Firmness When Necessary, and Calmness Always Christopher E. Swide MD The labor and delivery suite is one of the few…
Remember There Are Specific Do’s and Don’ts of Anesthesia Care for Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy Cosmin Gauran MD Edward George MD, PhD A 27-year-old professional snowboarder experienced a syncopal episode while…
