Pregnancy + Postpartum

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Hi! I'm Layan. I am just a doctor mom, and as if my life wasn't busy enough, I decided to add "blogger" to the mix. Writing a blog makes me a blogger, right? So, here it is. You will find articles that are useful and important. They represent different facets of my life: working woman, a mother, an OB/GYN doctor. I promise that there is something for everyone.

An OBGYN talks Epidurals: the good, the bad and the ugly

Layan Alrahmani

Nov 10, 2021
2 min

An OBGYN talks Epidurals: the good, the bad and the ugly

Let's talk about epidurals: the good, the bad, and the ugly. I will discuss epidurals evidence-based manner, as well as my own experience.

Layan Alrahmani

Jan 31, 2021
3 min

What's the Deal with Natural Birth?

The concept of natural birth is so confusing. Here is my opinion on it-evidence-based, medically sound and from a place of love.

Layan Alrahmani

Jan 12, 2021
4 min

My Postpartum Weight Journey

I have shared bits and pieces of my postpartum journey on my Instagram. Here, I am going to go into detail. Because postpartum is hard!

Should I get a Doppler to check my baby's heart rate at home?

Layan Alrahmani

Jan 9, 2021
3 min

Should I get a Doppler to check my baby's heart rate at home?

As always, evidence-based medicine to help you make an informed decision about whether to get a home fetal heart rate monitor.

OBGYN Doctor Discusses COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Layan Alrahmani

Jan 5, 2021
5 min

OBGYN Doctor Discusses COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Everything you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy and breastfeeding in a comprehensive and simplified review.

The Most Underrated Doctor's Visit: the Preconception Consult

Layan Alrahmani

Dec 29, 2020
3 min

The Most Underrated Doctor's Visit: the Preconception Consult

Preconception consults are visits to your provider when you tell them that you plan to get pregnant in the near (or far) future. Your...

Can I be a doctor and a mother? How motherhood has affected me as a physician

Layan Alrahmani

Nov 20, 2020
3 min

Can I be a doctor and a mother? How motherhood has affected me as a physician

Motherhood has made me a better doctor. Growing up, I was not one of those girls who always wanted to be a mother. I never thought about...

Layan Alrahmani

Sep 21, 2020
3 min

How do I prepare for my doctor's visit?

So, you have a high risk pregnancy and have to see an MFM specialist, or any kind of specialist for that matter. Take a deep breath. As I...

Layan Alrahmani

Sep 6, 2020
2 min

How to perform a cesarean section

If you are the type of person that wants to know all the details of your surgery, keep reading. Whether you are planning a vaginal or...

Fetal surgery basics: Who will do my fetal surgery? How to become a fetal surgeon?

Layan Alrahmani

Sep 3, 2020
3 min

Fetal surgery basics: Who will do my fetal surgery? How to become a fetal surgeon?

Fetal surgery is an up and coming field. It is still new and studies come out to continue to improve outcomes for both mom and fetus(es)...

What questions should I ask my MFM doctor?

Layan Alrahmani

Aug 27, 2020
2 min

What questions should I ask my MFM doctor?

Finding out that you have a high risk pregnancy can bring on a lot of emotion: relief, fear, excitement. You will see the specialist for...

What is an MFM? All about the field of Maternal Fetal Medicine

Layan Alrahmani

Aug 14, 2020
2 min

What is an MFM? All about the field of Maternal Fetal Medicine

What kind of doctor are you? I am a Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) physician, also known as a Perinatologist. What is Maternal Fetal...