An Overview of Newborn Circumcision When parents in the Plano, Frisco and Dallas, Texas area find out they are having a boy, newborn circumcision is a regular topic of discussion. Infant circumcision is a personal decision for each couple and involves considerations such as parent preferences, culture and religion. If circumcision is desired after birth, [...]
Prenatal Genetic Testing Overview Future parents may be concerned, especially women at an advanced maternal age or those with genetic health disorders, that their newborn baby will suffer from a serious health condition at birth. Because of this, Dr. Dennis Eisenberg and his OBGYN team provides Plano, Frisco and Dallas, Texas area couples with prenatal [...]
An Overview of Prenatal Care When a woman is expecting, pregnancy care is extremely important to both the mom and baby. These regular checkups help monitor the baby’s development, allow for routine testing and help prevent potential problems. Prenatal care appointments are also an ideal time for new moms-to-be to address any issues they may [...]
Pregnancy Ultrasound Overview An ultrasound is one of the most exciting parts of any prenatal visit for many future moms. A pregnancy ultrasound utilizes high-frequency soundwaves to scan the abdomen and pelvic cavity of a woman. The result is a sonogram (picture) of the placenta and baby. Dr. Dennis Eisenberg, OBGYN in the Plano, Frisco [...]
Preconception Care Overview A woman’s overall health is extremely important when she decides to become pregnant. By addressing any potential health concerns before conceiving, a future mom is giving her baby the best start to life. Dr. Dennis Eisenberg, board certified OBGYN in the Plano, Frisco and Dallas, Texas area, recommends all women consider preconception [...]
An Overview of Infertility Treatment Infertility is a reproductive condition defined by the failure to achieve pregnancy after more than one year of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. The condition is relatively common with about one in eight couples affected, but couples living in the Plano, Frisco and Dallas, Texas area often feel alone and confused [...]
High-Risk Pregnancy Overview A woman is considered to have a high-risk pregnancy if a known health condition has placed herself, her baby or both at a higher than normal risk for pregnancy complications. Common examples include women over the age of 35 years, young women under the age of 15 years and those with serious [...]
An Overview of Amniocentesis Amniocentesis, also known as amniotic fluid test or AFT, is a form of prenatal test that allows Dr. Dennis Eisenberg and his OBGYN team to gather vital information about a baby’s health. The most common reason to perform this test is to determine whether a baby has a certain chromosome abnormality [...]
An Overview of Advanced Maternal Age If a woman is over 35 years, she is considered to be at an advanced maternal age. Many women living in the Plano, Frisco and Dallas, Texas communities are delaying pregnancy as they settle into their career, begin a home and find their lifelong partner. While women all over [...]
