Pregnancy Information
Note: The information contained in this section is to be used only as general educational material and should not be used in any form for management of any medical conditions. If you think that you have a medical problem, which may relate to the information presented here, please consult with your physician. You may not distribute any of this information without written permission by KOFINAS PERINATAL.
| POOR OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS WITH LOW PAPP-A IN THE FIRST TRIMESTER | |
| Low PAPP-A in the first trimester in chromosomaly normal fetuses is a risk factor for poor pregnancy outcomes including preterm birth, pregnancy loss, late fetal demise, severe fetal growth retardation and neonatal death. | |
| THE RISKS OF IVF PREGNANCIES: IMPROPER CONCLUSIONS IN RECENT RESEARCH ARTICLE | |
| This is a classic example of poor research that leads to confusing and inaccurate results and conclusions. The risk for stillbirth and other fetal poor outcomes is increased but not for the reasons this study concluded. This kind of misguided research continues to be the reason for thousands of lost lives in IVF pregnancies. | |
| WHY LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HEPARIN (LOVENOX) PREVENTS PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS | |
| This article describes why low molecular weight heparin (Lovenox, Fragmin, etc.) prevent most of the major placenta related pregnancy complications. The new research leaves no doubt of the benefits of proper anti-coagulation in patients with miscarriage, fetal demise, preeclampsia, IUGR and other pregnancy complications. | |
| FEBRUARY 2011 EDITION CERVICAL INCOMPETENCE AND PRETERM LABOR | |
| This article provides a complete understanding of the major problem of prematurity in the USA. You will understand why we have failed our patients as a nation and learn how we have solve this problem at Kofinas Perinatal helping thousands of babies stay in utero until they are mature and healthy. | |
| JANUARY 2011 EDITION POOR OUTCOMES IN IVF PREGNANCIES | |
| Learn why IVF pregnancies as well as pregnancies conceived by means of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) are at high risk for adverse outcomes and how you can prevent such poor outcomes. | |
| DO CELLULITE TREATMENTS WORK? | |
| This is a recent report published in the Berkley Wellness Report regarding the effectiveness and risks of various cellulite treatments. | |
| STILLBIRTH INCREASES THE RISK FOR POOR PREGNANCY OUTCOMES IN SUBSEQUENT PREGNANCIES | |
| The findings of this study suggest that women whose first pregnancy resulted in stillbirth are at increased risk for ischemic placental disease, fetal distress, chorioamnionitis, spontaneous preterm birth and early neonatal mortality in the second pregnancy... | |
| THE ROLE OF PLACENTA ON FETAL BRAIN DEVELOPMENT AND FUNCTION | |
| This article presents the latest on the effects of placental serotonin on fetal brain structure and function. | |
| WARNING ABOUT ARSENIC AND LEAD IN HYPEREMESIS GRAVIDARUM | |
| This is a warning from the NY State Department of Health about Arsenic and Lead exposure in an African remedy for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. | |
| ACE GENE POLYMORPHISM AND PREGANCY COMPLICATIONS | |
| Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) gene polymorphism has been found to cause severe placental thrombosis, fetal thrombotic vasculopathy, fetal growth restriction and other placenta related complications that can affect your baby's health. | |
| INTRAHEPATIC CHOLESTASIS OF PREGNANCY | |
| Intrahepatic Cholestasis of pregnancy can be lethal to the embryo. Learn about the etiology, pathology and management of this rare pregnancy complication. | |
| JULY 2010 EDITION ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS PART I | |
| Essential fatty acids are called so because the human body can not produce them and must take them through the daily food intake. Learn about the health effects and benefits of these essential nutrients. | |
| INDOMETHACIN DIAGNOSTIC THERAPEUTIC IN SHORT CERVIX | |
| This study demonstrates that proper use of Indomethacin can reduce prematurity by 90%. Indomethacin can be used as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool in patients with short cervix. | |
| HEALTH ADVISORY FROM THE NY STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | |
| Advisory regarding some dangerous remedies for hyperemesis that contain heavy metals | |
| MAY 2010 EDITION MYTHS ABOUT FAT AND CARBS ON HEALTH AND WEIGHT LOSS PART II | |
| This is part II of the article that examines the myths about cholesterol and explains the effects of carbohydrates on poor health. Part I is the April issue of the newsletter. | |
| VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES | |
| Guidelines for the management of vitamin D3 deficiency and supplementation. | |
| KOFINAS PERINATAL OUTCOMES IN HIGH RISK PATIENTS | |
| At Kofinas Perinatal Outcomes in High Risk patients are much better with less fetal loss, less growth failure, less fetal demises and less prematurity. This is achieved because of our unique treatment protocols we developed over the last 25 years. | |
| VITAMIN D SUPLEMENTATION SAVES THOUSANDS OF LIVES | |
| Canadian study shows that vitamin D supplementation can save thousands of Canadian lives and more... | |
| MARCH 2010 EDITION-HEALTH BENEFITS OF VITAMIN D3 | |
| Vitamin D is not just a vitamin; it is a hormone that affects the entire body. Vitamin D deficiency can be detrimental to our health leading to weak immune system, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, weak heart, AlzheimerÕs, multiple sclerosis, irritable bowel syndrome and in fetuses it causes poor brain development. Read how you can protect your self and your baby from Vitamin D deficiency. | |
| FETAL NUTRITION AND ADULT HEALTH LECTURE TRANSCRIPT | |
| This is the trascript of a lecture Dr. Kofinas gave at New York Methodist Hospital's Obstetrical Grand Rounds in December 2009 | |
| FETAL POLLUTION FROM INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS EWG REPORT 2009 | |
| This is a report of the Environmental Working Group on the content of industrial toxicants in fetal cord blood | |
| NOWHERE TO HIDE: CHEMICAL TOXICANTS AND THE UNBORN CHILD | |
| Toxins that affect the unborn. | |
| FISH CONSUMPTION IN PREGNANCY RISKS AND BENEFITS | |
| The benefits and risks of fish consumption during pregnancy. | |
| MEDROL WITHDRAWAL SCHEDULE | |
| For patients to get access to the schedule if thay have been taking Medrol for IVF | |
| THROMBOPHILIC FACTORS: INTERPRETATION OF MECHANISM | |
| Describes the reasons and mechanism of action of various thrombotic factors | |
| KOFINAS PERINATAL CARE EXCEEDS THE STARDARD OF CARE | |
| Describes the differences between our protocols and the standard of care protocols and why our management is much better. | |
| CVS: INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS | |
| This document provides most if not all of the information you need before you decide to have a Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS). Read it carefully and write down all the questions that you may still have. During your visit, the doctor will answer all of your questions to your full satisfaction. | |
| ONCE A CESAREAN ALWAYS A CESAREAN | |
| Once a cesarean always a cesarean | |
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