Author: Dr. Petrikovsky

Dr. Petrikovsky was named top OB/GYN by the consumers research Council of America on June 2005. Dr. Petrikovsky said “Some

Since the late 1970s, birth rates for women in their late 30s and 40s have increased dramatically. According to the

Prevalence of infertility rises dramatically as age increases. Women in their late 30′s have 90 % of the baseline fertility

The spectrum of poor reproductive performance with aging extends beyond the declining chances of conception. The association of reproductive aging

The risk of giving birth to a child with a birth defect does increase as the mother’s age increases. The

Although the risks associated with pregnancy after 40 are numerous and sometimes unavoidable, there are several strategies that women over

At any age, a woman should consult her health care provider before trying to conceive. A preconception visit helps ensure

A cesarean section is a surgical procedure in which the baby is delivered through an incision made in mother’s abdomen.

Question : What is the first sign of pregnancy I should expect? Dr. Akselrod : I must start by emphasizing