vlatte7

vlatte7 has 8 years experience and specializes in maternity.

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1. EFM Certification by NCC Exam?

   vlatte7 replied to mombabyrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

   we take this exam after 12 months of employment without a review course. we are given 2 books that are helpful, along with L&D experience. i passed it, though it did feel like boards again.

2. Policy on leaving AMA w/baby?

   vlatte7 replied to cherokeesummer's topic in Ob/Gyn

   as far as i know, one of the reasons that vaginal deliveries and their infants stay in the hospital for 2 days has to do with risk of increased bilirubin. that is the reason that our watchful eyes assess newborns as often as we do. also at my institu...

3. Why did my doctor take my cord blood?

   vlatte7 replied to Marie-SC's topic in Ob/Gyn

   your cord blood was taken to either check the baby's blood type and coombs or to be held in the lab if your blood type is not O positive or Rh negative. this blood is not taken for stem cell collection or cord blood banking. hope this helps.