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At Boro Park OB/GYN, we give you choices regarding your delivery method, and we’ll start discussing those options early in your pregnancy. Sometimes, however, your medical history or complications noted during your pregnancy limit the delivery method to a cesarean section (C-section). A C-section is a surgical procedure used to...

Pregnancy is a natural but admittedly complicated part of life for many women. There’s much to be done and much to learn during those nine months as you prepare for your baby. At Boro Park OB/GYN, our midwives are highly skilled medical professionals who add an extra dimension to your...

Women experience symptoms of menopause differently. Most report being bothered by hot flashes, but they occur in varying degrees of intensity and frequency for everyone. Mood swings, another common issue, might invade your days while your menopausal neighbor or sister has more difficulty with sleepless nights than moodiness. And some...

Let’s face it, a Pap smear is something most women would prefer to skip. But if you don’t have them regularly, you miss out on a very valuable but simple test that’s aimed at identifying abnormal cellular growth in your cervix. Most importantly, a Pap smear gives your doctor the...

Have you been experiencing abnormal bleeding? Many women experience abnormal vaginal bleeding at least once during their lifetime. There are many reasons for abnormal bleeding. Some are serious, but most of the time, abnormal bleeding is harmless. At Boro Park OB/GYN, we know that abnormal vaginal bleeding is concerning. By...

For most women, the first prenatal visit occurs around eight weeks after their last menstrual period. Whether this is your first or fourth child, it’s an important appointment to schedule.Your care team can check your overall health, observe the health of the fetus, and provide you with information about important...

If you’re not ready to start or add to your family, there are a variety of birth control methods available to you and your partner. To maximize the effectiveness of any birth control method, it’s important to use it as directed. But no one’s perfect, right? In fact, almost half...

Giving birth doesn’t quite mean you’re finished eating two. You’ll need to keep your baby in mind when breastfeeding. Your breast milk is extremely nutritious and contains the essential nutrients your baby needs for the first six months of life.Eating a nutritious diet will also keep your energy levels up...

Starting a family is an incredible commitment and one that you may not be ready for. Whether you’re looking for immediate, short-term, or long-term birth control, there are plenty of options that suit almost every need. In fact, there are so many options, we thought it might be helpful to...