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Dr. Christian Pope is Board-certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is a long-standing medical staff member and past chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology at St. Luke's Hospital of SouthCoast Hospitals in New Bedford, Massachusetts and is in private group practice at Hawthorn Medical Associates, Inc. He is a member of the medical staff at Women and Infants Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island as well as a Clinical Instructor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Warren Alpert Brown University School of Medicine.
He received his Obstetrics and Gynecology training at the Tufts University School of Medicine, Baystate Medical Center. He has an experience of 19 years and has authored articles in noted peer-reviewed journals as well as book chapters, and has been recognized for his achievements in medical education by receiving "Excellence in Teaching" and "Outstanding Obstetrical Performance" awards from Tufts University School of Medicine, and most newly, he was honored with the Southcoast Hospitals Physician Recognition Award.
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Tramadol belongs to the class of opioid analgesics used for pain relief. Using tramadol when pregnant may be questionable due to concerns about the safety of the growing fetus. Body aches and pain commonly occur during pregnancy due to various reasons such as restricted blood flow, expanding uterus, or lack of adequate hydration. Home remedies…
During pregnancy, the placenta is developed in the uterus as an important organ to provide nourishment and protection to your baby. In some pregnancies, it can become tethered to the lower section of the uterus, causing a pregnancy-related complication called placenta previa, or low-lying placenta. However, mostly the placenta is attached to the top or…
If you have developed diabetes during pregnancy, a healthy and nutritious diet and routine workout usually helps normalize blood glucose levels and maintains maternal and fetal health. However, sometimes, your doctor may prescribe insulin during pregnancy to maintain your blood glucose levels within the normal range (1). But how does one get gestational diabetes (GD)…
How Many Months Pregnant Are You At 33 Weeks? At the 33rd week of pregnancy, you are about seven months and one week pregnant, which means you are in the eighth month of pregnancy. How Big Is Your Baby At 33 weeks? In this week, your baby is the size of a pineapple (1). The…
Many women experience yellow discharge during pregnancy due to various reasons. Although vaginal discharge is common in pregnant women, yellow discharge can be concerning. However, hormonal changes may cause slight yellow discharge without other symptoms. Yellow discharge with a peculiar smell or other symptoms may indicate amniotic fluidiXThe clear fluid that surrounds the baby in…
The first symptom of your pregnancy is considered to be your missed period. Along with that, there are other symptoms of pregnancy in the first month that you might experience. Your body begins to prepare for the baby, and there are many hormonal changes taking place as well. But an interesting fact that you should…
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A C-section scar infection may occur in 3-15% of women who deliver through a C-section. The number of women giving birth through C-sections has increased significantly in the past few decades (1). A prompt diagnosis and management of C-section scar infection can help improve its prognosis and prevent complications. Read this post to learn more…
Diastasis recti or abdominal separation refers to the separation of the two bands of abdominal muscles (recti-abdominis or six-pack muscles) that extend from the chest to the pelvis and meet along the midline of the stomach. The linea alba (connective tissue) that connects these muscle groups expands sideways as they separate, making the connective tissue…
The amniotic fluid acts as a cushion to the baby in your womb. It also helps in the development of the baby’s lungs, digestive tract, and muscles. Too high or too little fluid volume may sometimes cause complications in pregnancy. In this MomJunction post, we will help explain the significance of amniotic fluid. What Is…
NyQuil is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication commonly used to relieve sore throat, cough, sneezing, headache, minor pains, aches, fever, and runny nose. While the medicine is usually safe, you might want to know if using NyQuil while pregnant is safe. It is a common concern that several mothers may have as taking medications during pregnancy…
C-section is one of the most common surgical procedures; however, it is a major procedure and warrants special care (1). Hence, paying attention to your diet after C-section delivery is pertinent to hasten recovery and support optimum milk production. You should consult a certified dietician or nutritionist to plan a well-balanced diet containing various foods…
Pregnancy melasma, also known as chloasma, is a condition that causes dark spots or gray-brown patches on the skin. It is also sometimes called the "mask of pregnancy" or "pregnancy mask" because melasma patches generally occur on the nose, forehead, chin, cheeks, and upper lip and appear like patches. Sometimes, these patches also appear on…
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