Category Archives: Obstetrics
Health & Happiness over Helplessness
Everyday patients come to the office with various complaints and fears. Fatigue, lack of energy, poor sleep, inability to lose weight are common complaints. The fears include aging, loss of vitality, and illness–especially cancer. Often there is a sense of … Continue reading
Forty and Pregnant
This is really not that uncommon of a scenario; fortunately most patients that I see in this situation generally are pleased and happy, much to their amazement. It usually takes the couple a little while to get to this point … Continue reading
Miscarriage: A Very Real Loss
by Patrick J. Naples, M.D. The pregnancy test is positive. For most women this realization is followed by shock, disbelief, and finally an overwhelming sense of joy. It is a sense that something that was missing is found; she is … Continue reading
Smoking in Pregnancy
by Patrick J. Naples, M.D. Have you ever watched the face of someone looking at a newborn baby? The baby does not even have to belong to someone they know. The response is almost universal. A slight smile appears, the … Continue reading
Preparing for Your New Baby!
Through the course of my career, I have been privileged to assist in the delivery of over 5,000 babies. That is over 5,000 unique and never to be repeated events. What makes this so unique is that each baby born … Continue reading
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