News – The Latest About Our OB-GYN Services in Jackson & Flowood
Freda M. Bush, M.D.
Feb. 25, 1947 – January 15, 2023 To all the patients who loved Dr. Freda M. Bush, it is with heavy hearts that we are sharing this news. Surrounded by her family, Dr. Bush passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 15th. We ask that you keep her family in your...
Get Your Recommended COVID-19 Vaccine During Pregnancy
Get Your Recommended COVID-19 Vaccine During Pregnancy Being pregnant puts you at higher risk of getting very sick if you get COVID-19, and getting COVID-19 could cause complications with your pregnancy. Get a COVID-19 vaccine for your health and for the health of...
Clinical Pearls – Breastfeeding & Alcohol
Levels of alcohol in milk closely parallel maternal blood alcohol concentrations.It is not necessary to pump & dump milk after consuming alcohol, but expressing milk can maintain supply and avoid complications of engorgement if a feeding is being delayed.Alcohol...
New East Lakeland OB/Gyn Clinic Guidelines for Patient Appointments
Thursday, August 12, 2021 update In accordance with the CDC and the MS State Department of Health guidelines and for the safety of our patients, our employees, & our doctors, we are requiring masks to be worn on all who enter. If you do not have a mask and need...
New East Lakeland OB/Gyn Clinic Guidelines for Patient Appointments
Monday, August 17, 2021 update In accordance with the CDC and the MS State Department of Health guidelines and for the safety of our patients, our employees, & our doctors, we are requiring masks to be worn on all who enter. If you do not have a mask and need one,...
SMFM: Provider Considerations for Engaging in COVID-19 Vaccine Counseling With Pregnant and Lactating Patients
12.21.2020 (last published 12-15-20) SMFM strongly recommends that pregnant and lactating people have access to the COVID-19 vaccines and that they engage in a discussion about potential benefits and unknown risks with their healthcare providers regarding receipt of...
ABM STATEMENT: Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccination in Lactation
December 14, 2020 - Several countries have recently issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer/BioNtech mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. A second mRNA COVID vaccine, manufactured by Moderna, will be reviewed in the coming weeks. Since these two vaccines are...
Vaccinating Pregnant and Lactating Patients Against COVID-19
"COVID-19 vaccine development and regulatory approval are rapidly progressing. Thus, information and recommendations will evolve as more data are collected about these vaccines and their use in specific populations. This Practice Advisory is intended to be an overview...
East Lakeland OB/GYN Clinic Guidelines – March 17 update
The Mississippi State Department of Health has recommended that all non-emergent outpatient visits as of 3/18-27/20 be delayed. We can assist via telemedicine appointments with any non-urgent problems and medication refills. Our office will contact you in the coming...
Prenatal and Birthing Classes during COVID-19
All prenatal and birthing classes at Merit Health River Oaks and Woman’s Hospitals have been cancelled in an effort to adhere to social distancing. Please review these following online resources in order to prepare for your big...
