Having a baby is a very special time in your life and the obstetrician you choose to join you on the journey has to be special too. Farris Fahmy, MD, FACOG, Dr. Rachel Roesner, DO, and Sitara Ravikumar, MD, FACOG at Aster OB/GYN on New York City’s Upper West Side form strong bonds with each and every one of their patients to foster both trust and comfort. If you’re in need of a caring and skilled obstetrician, call the office or book an appointment online.
During your obstetric visit, Dr. Fahmy, Dr. Ravikumar and Dr. Roesner assess both you and your baby’s health. The first visit may be your longest visit and includes:
Regular follow-ups track you and your baby’s health. During follow-ups Dr. Fahmy, Dr. Ravikumar or Dr. Roesner:
To keep close tabs on you and your baby’s health, Dr. Fahmy, Dr. Ravikumar or Dr. Roesner want to see you once a month up to week 28 of your pregnancy. Then, you need to come into the office twice a month up to week 36. During the last four or so weeks of your pregnancy, you come in weekly until you have the baby.
A high-risk pregnancy is a pregnancy where there’s concern about the health of either you or your baby. Your pregnancy may be considered high-risk at the start or discovered as your pregnancy progresses.
Factors that may indicate a high-risk pregnancy include:
Dr. Fahmy, Dr. Ravikumar and Dr. Roesner are skilled obstetricians with many years of experience and can help you manage your high-risk pregnancy to ensure a safe delivery for both you and your baby.
A biophysical profile is a test conducted at Aster OB/GYN that checks on the health of your baby. It combines an ultrasound with a nonstress test, or fetal heart monitor test.
During the test, Dr. Fahmy, Dr. Ravikumar and Dr. Roesner evaluate your baby’s heart rate, muscle tone, movement, and amniotic fluid to make sure your baby is in good health.
Dr. Fahmy, Dr. Ravikumar and Dr. Roesner understand how important your delivery plan is to you and offers natural delivery at the birthing center.
If needed, Dr. Fahmy, Dr. Ravikumar and Dr. Roesner can also perform a cesarean section. Reasons a woman may need a cesarean section include:
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