The obstetricians/gynecologists at Rao Hospital offer comprehensive health care across the female lifespan. Our Hospital features state-of the art diagnostic facilities, and our staff offers expertise in general gynecologic health care, preconception counseling, as well as normal and high risk obstetrics.
We also offer advanced techniques in diagnosing and treating the gynecologic conditions listed below. We use advanced techniques including laparoscopic surgery and gynecologic and obstetric ultrasound.
What is a Normal Delivery?
It is defined as a natural way of bringing the baby into this world. It is not difficult to have natural and normal childbirth unless you have some medical complications. The vaginal birth process helps in having a healthy baby and a quick recovery.
What are the signs and symptoms of Normal Delivery?
You may experience changes a few weeks before the expected due date. However, the signs vary from one woman to another and from pregnancy to pregnancy.
Symptoms that appear one to four weeks before labour:
- Lack of coordination
- Loosened joints
- Urge to urinate
- Braxton Hick’s contractions (false contractions)
- Dilation of the cervix
- Watery stools
Benefits of normal delivery
The benefits of vaginal delivery include:
- Avoids risks associated with instruments used for a c-section delivery.
- Lower risk of infection for mother and child.
- Quicker recovery for mother and shorter hospital stay (24-48 hours as compared to 3 days to a week post caesarean).
- The natural bacteria and microbes of the vagina transferred from mother to child boost the baby’s immune system, readying it for life outside the protected womb.
- Babies are at lower risk for respiratory problems since the labour contractions help prepare the baby’s lungs for breathing.
- Normal delivery stimulates lactation because the birthing process activates numerous natural mothering hormones.
What is a cesarean delivery?
A cesarean delivery — also known as a C-section or cesarean section — is the surgical delivery of a baby. It involves one incision in the mother’s abdomen and another in the uterus.
It’s a common procedure that’s used to deliver nearly one-third of babies in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and PreventionTrusted Source.
Cesarean deliveries are generally avoided before 39 weeks of pregnancy so the child has proper time to develop in the womb. Sometimes, however, complications arise and a cesarean delivery must be performed prior to 39 weeks.
Why a cesarean delivery is done
A cesarean delivery is typically performed when complications from pregnancy make traditional vaginal birth difficult, or put the mother or child at risk.
Sometimes cesarean deliveries are planned early in the pregnancy, but they’re most often performed when complications arise during labor.
Reasons for a cesarean delivery include:
- baby has developmental conditions
- baby’s head is too big for the birth canal
- the baby is coming out feet first (breech birth)
- early pregnancy complications
- mother’s health problems, such as high blood pressure or unstable heart disease
- mother has active genital herpes that could be transmitted to the baby
- previous cesarean delivery
- problems with the placenta, such as placental abruption or placenta previa
- problems with the umbilical cord
- reduced oxygen supply to the baby
- stalled labor
- the baby is coming out shoulder first (transverse labor)
General Gynecology
- General gynecologic exams, procedures and treatments, including pelvic examinations and Pap Smears, breast exams and Breast Self-Examination education
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Female sexuality issues
- Fibroids
- Fistulas
- General physicals
- Immunizations and injections
- Ovarian cysts
- Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Urinary tract infections
- Uterine, vaginal and vulvar disorders
- Vaginal yeast infections
- Vulvodynia
- Warts and premalignant lesions of the lower reproductive tract
Pregnancy
- Pregnancy care (from pre-conception counseling through delivery and post-partum care)
- Pregnancy and the flu
- Pregnancy and mental health
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Cervical cerclage
- Infertility evaluation and treatment
- Miscarriage
- General information
- Risks and treatments
Menstruation
- Abnormal bleeding
- Endometriosis
- Irregular menstruation (heavy bleeding, prolonged periods)
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Menopause
- Menopause (and midlife care/issues)
Pelvic Floor Issues
- Cystocele
- Fecal Incontinence/Accidental Bowel Leakage (ABL)
- Lower genital tract dysplasia
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Pelvic heaviness or fullness
- Rectocele
- Urinary incontinence
- Urine leakage
- Uterine prolapse
- Vaginal vault prolapse
- Tension-free vaginal taping/Vaginal vault suspension
Contraception
Gynecologic Cancers and Screening
- Cancer prevention and screening
- Precancerous conditions of cervix and early cervical cancers
- Cold knife cone
Tests and Surgical Procedures
- Myomectomy (laparoscopic and hysteroscopic)
- Preventive and surgical care, including:
- Cervical Biopsy
- Biopsy of the Vulva
- Biopsy of the Vagina
- Reproductive Surgeries
- Cystectomy
- Endometrial Ablations
- Hysteroscopy
- Laparoscopy
- Laparoscopic oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy
- Robotic Hysterectomy
- Supracervical total hysterectomy