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Remembering Dr. Robert Levitt

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It is with tremendous sadness that we must share the passing of our dear colleague Dr. Robert Levitt. One of the original partners of our practice for over 45 years.

He lead the way in not onlyDr. Robert Levitt establishing the thriving practice of our CWC division 27, but also in setting the unique tone of our group for providing the best medical care possible in a warm and caring atmosphere.

He will be deeply missed by generations of patients in our practice and our thoughts are with his family at this very sad, difficult time.

Dr. Jessica Berger-Weiss Transitions out of Obstetrics

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Jessica Berger-Weiss, MD, FACOG

After 30yrs of service to both our obstetric and gynecologic patients, Dr. Jessica Berger Weiss is transitioning out of the obstetric realm. As of January 1, 2022 she will continue to serve our family of patients for their GYN care, but no longer deliver babies into the world.

While we will miss her contributions to obstetrics, we cannot be more excited about this new chapter in her career. It is well deserved!

 

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Maximizing Your Health Insurance Benefits Before The End Of The Year

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Maximizing your health insurance benefits before the end of the year should be a priority for you and your family. Don’t give up extra benefits just because you are busy or have forgotten about these perks. Now is exactly the time to review what you are still entitled to.

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How To Perform A Monthly Breast Exam

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A monthly breast self-exam is another tool women have in conjunction with annual mammograms to find cancers early and improve survival rates. You use your hands and eyes to detect any changes in the look and feel of your breasts. Not a replacement for annual mammograms, it is still valuable to be familiar with the normal consistencies of your breast. When cancer is detected early, the chances of survival are much improved. Let us go through how to perform a monthly breast exam.

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Research Finds No Pregnancy Risk Found From 2 COVID-19 Vaccines

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Preliminary Research Shows – The New York Times

What We’ve Learned

  • In an early analysis of coronavirus vaccine safety data, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have found no evidence that the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines pose serious risks during pregnancy.
  • “There’s a lot of anxiety about whether it’s safe and whether it would work and what to expect as far as side effects,” said Dr. Stephanie Gaw, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at the University of California, San Francisco.
  • New data suggests that a lot of pregnant people are getting the vaccine, there isn’t a significant increase in adverse pregnancy effects at this point, and that side effect profiles are very similar to nonpregnant people.”
  • The C.D.C. recommends that coronavirus vaccines be made available to pregnant women, though it also suggests that they consult with their doctors when making a decision about vaccination.
  • After vaccination, pregnant participants reported the same general pattern of side effects that nonpregnant ones did, the researchers found: pain at the injection site, fatigue, headaches and muscle pain.
  • “I think we can feel more confident about recommending the vaccine in pregnancy, and especially with pregnant people that are at risk of Covid,” Dr. Gaw said. “But we do need to wait for more data for complete pregnancy outcomes from vaccines early in pregnancy.”

 

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COVID Vaccine Advice If You Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding

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The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH), and the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) have released a document on COVID-19 vaccine advice for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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CORONAVIRUS (COVID -19)

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The novel coronavirus has people throughout the world concerned and on alert.   Several cases have been identified in the DC Metro area and the extent of spread is evolving rapidly.

At Capital Women’s Care, we have been monitoring the situation closely and are following the guidelines set out by the Centers for Disease Control in order to best serve and protect our community.

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