Obstetrics & Gynecology

Your comfort and trust are as important to us as making sure you have access to a complete scope of women's healthcare.

That's why our focus is always on working together with you to provide the best obstetric and gynecological care for your unique individual needs.

What is a high-risk pregnancy?

Your pregnancy is called high-risk if you or your baby has an increased chance of a health problem. Many things can put you at high risk. Being called "high-risk" may sound scary. But it's just a way for doctors to make sure that you get special attention during your pregnancy. Your doctor will watch you closely during your pregnancy to find any problems early.

The conditions listed below put you and your baby at a higher risk for problems, such as slowed growth for the baby, preterm labor, preeclampsia, and problems with the placenta. But it's important to remember that being at high risk doesn't mean that you or your baby will have problems.

Your health plan may have its own list of what makes a pregnancy high-risk. In general, your pregnancy may be high-risk if You have a health problem, such as:

  • Diabetes.
  • Cancer.
  • High blood pressure.
  • Kidney disease.
  • Epilepsy.

Examination

Regular health exams and tests can help find problems before they start. They also can help find problems early, when your chances for treatment and cure are better. Which exams and screenings you need depends on your age, health and family history, and lifestyle choices such as what you eat, how active you are, and whether you smoke.

The greatest benefit of an annual physical is knowledge – for both you and your physician. These visits establish a baseline of your personal health against which your doctor can detect unhealthy trends before they become risk factors.

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Home visit

Studies suggest that home visits can lead to improved medical care through the discovery of unmet health care needs. One study found that home assessment of elderly patients with relatively good health status and function resulted in the detection of an average of four new medical problems and up to eight new intervention recommendations per patient.

The four major types of home

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Ultrasound services

Ultrasound scan is currently considered to be a safe, non-invasive, accurate and cost-effective investigation in the fetus. It has progressively become an indispensible obstetric tool and plays an important role in the care of every pregnant woman.

An increasing volume of literature is accumulating on the usefulness of 3-D scans and the diagnosis of congenital anomalies could receive revived attention. Present evidence has already suggested that smaller defects such as spina bifida, cleft lips/palate, and polydactyl may be more lucidly demonstrated. Other more subtle features such as low-set ears, facial dysmorphia or clubbing of feet can be better assessed, leading to more effective diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities.

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Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD)

An IUCD is a small, "T-shaped" contraceptive device which is placed in a woman's uterus (womb). It is also known as the IUD, loop or coil. IUCDs are made of flexible plastic with a coating of thin copper wire. It has one or two soft threads on the end. These thin threads hang through the opening at the entrance of the womb (cervix) into the top of the vagina.

Advantages of IUCD:

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Surgeries and Operations

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Labor and Delivery

Al Jameel Medical Center supports a full service of tertiary care for labor and delivery. With our outstanding OB GYN, we ensure the best service for you and your baby. Patients and our doctor can determine the appropriate and most preferred hospital for your delivery.

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