Category Archives: Obstetrics

News about Tylenol!

Posted on September 27, 2025 by Mark Seigel, MD

On September 22, 2025 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration changed the label for Tylenol (acetaminophen) to suggest that use of it by pregnant women may be associated with an increased risk of autism and attention deficit disorder (ADHD) in … Continue reading →

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RSV Vaccine for Pregnancy 32-36 Weeks

Posted on December 2, 2023 by Mark Seigel, MD

We recommend the Pfizer RSV vaccine if you are 32 to 36 weeks pregnant from September to January. The vaccine creates antibodies that pass to your fetus. This means the baby will have some antibodies to protect them from RSV for the … Continue reading →

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Get Your Flu Shot!

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Mark Seigel, MD

-Dr. Jennifer Jagoe, courtesy of CDC

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Headaches During Pregnancy

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Mark Seigel, MD

More than 40 million people suffer from headaches. Headaches interfere with leisure activities, mood, concentration and daily function. The National Headache Foundation suggests that understanding the type and triggers of a headache can not only guide potential treatment options but … Continue reading →

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Travel During Pregnancy

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Mark Seigel, MD

Expecting a baby is an exciting and special time. Women feel energized and empowered when they observe miraculous body changes. The body knows exactly what to do and healthy personal choices help support this amazing natural process. Travel is sometimes … Continue reading →

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We Recommend You get Vaccinated!

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Mark Seigel, MD

We recently have received communications from the Maryland Department of Health and from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists regarding whether pregnant women should become vaccinated: ACOG stated that “pregnant patients with COVID-19 are at increased risk of more … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 OBGYN Update

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Mark Seigel, MD

  In Montgomery County, Maryland we are heading into an expected surge in infections with the Covid-19 virus. We are trying to make everyone safer by following these precautions: If you are having symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of … Continue reading →

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COVID-19, an OBGYN Perspective

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Mark Seigel, MD

COVID-19 was first recognized in Wuhan China. It started in December 2019 with one case and by the end of two months it had grown to over 70,000 cases. As of early March it has been diagnosed in over 100,000 … Continue reading →

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Should I have a birth plan?

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Mark Seigel, MD

  by Bailey K. Cannon, MD We get this question a lot. You may have heard about birth plans from your friends, the internet, or even the hospital. What is a birth plan? It is a document that states your … Continue reading →

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Getting Pregnant!

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Mark Seigel, MD

Becoming pregnant can be fun, happy, exciting, or sometimes unplanned. Knowing how it happens is very useful information to make it easier to achieve when desired, and to be avoided if that is the goal.   The average menstrual cycle … Continue reading →

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