EXPERT
Mohammed Elkousy, MD, FACOG
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
Dr. Mohammed Elkousy joined MFAMA in 2002 after completing his Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. During his Fellowship, he pursued numerous research interests and has had publications on preterm labor, cervical incompetence, vaginal birth after cesarean section with success rates related to VBAC, and gestational diabetes. In addition, he completed a Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology (MSCE) and Biostatistics at the University of Pennsylvania Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics (CCEB). Having practiced general Obstetrics and Gynecology for several years prior to pursuing his fellowship, he has a great understanding of patients’ needs as well as their referring physicians. Dr. Elkousy’s current clinical interests include all aspects of women’s health and maternal-fetal medicine with a special interest in obstetric ultrasound, preconception counseling, recurrent pregnancy loss and miscarriage, cervical incompetence, high-risk pregnancy, genetic testing, placenta previa, and preeclampsia.
32 years
Experience
Mohammed Elkousy, MD, FACOG
- Reston, VA
- Medical University of Ohio
- Accepting new patients
Prenatal Fetal Screening, Which Test Should I Do?
Pregnancy is an exciting time in your life. Your first visit to the OB is long and you will of course have many questions asked, and you will also want to ask many questions....
Could i be pregnant
Yes, it is possible to conceive. pay attention for symptoms and check a
pregnancy test in a few weeks.
pregnancy test in a few weeks.
Miscarriage
Not sure I understand the question. It would not be likely that you still have retained miscarriage tissue after 4 years. If you are having menstrual irregularities a sonogram READ MORE
Not sure I understand the question. It would not be likely that you still have retained miscarriage tissue after 4 years. If you are having menstrual irregularities a sonogram and blood work would provide more information. You should follow up with your gyn.
Will my baby get covid-19 since I have it?
Newborns have tested positive. It is not totally known if infection occurred prior to delivery, at delivery or after delivery. Fortunately most newborns who are positive have no READ MORE
Newborns have tested positive. It is not totally known if infection occurred prior to delivery, at delivery or after delivery. Fortunately most newborns who are positive have no or few symptoms. Most important is to focus on maternal health and to keep in touch with your doctor until you are better.
What helps you get pregnant?
At 29, you are young. As long as you and your partner are healthy and you are having regular menstrual cycles, you should be able to conceive. Timing ovulation with a kit (any READ MORE
At 29, you are young. As long as you and your partner are healthy and you are having regular menstrual cycles, you should be able to conceive. Timing ovulation with a kit (any pharmacy can have one) can help speed things up. If you are having trouble after a year, then you should see your ob/gyn or reproductive endocrinologist. Practical things that help are eating a healthy diet, exercise, weight loss if needed, avoiding habits such as smoking and excess alcohol.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
How does breastfeeding affect your body?
Affects you in mostly good ways. Right after delivery it helps contract the uterus and reduce uterine bleeding. It will suppress ovulation and provide temporary birth control (must READ MORE
Affects you in mostly good ways. Right after delivery it helps contract the uterus and reduce uterine bleeding. It will suppress ovulation and provide temporary birth control (must be regularly feeding), quicker weight loss. It does require extra calories and calcium so if you don’t supplement with calcium rich food and vitamins you will lose some bone density.
Other good things are bonding time with baby and better immunity for baby.
Other good things are bonding time with baby and better immunity for baby.
What tests are done in the third trimester?
Fora a routine uncomplicated patient: Typical blood testing would include routine blood counts (CBC), antibody screening, glucose test. At 36 weeks a genital culture for group READ MORE
Fora a routine uncomplicated patient: Typical blood testing would include routine blood counts (CBC), antibody screening, glucose test. At 36 weeks a genital culture for group B streptococcus. Some patients may get a 3 rd trimester Fetal growth ultrasound.
Which trimester is most important for the development of a fetus?
All are important but the early stages are what is most important for normal development to avoid birth defects. After the first trimester much of the development is mainly In READ MORE
All are important but the early stages are what is most important for normal development to avoid birth defects. After the first trimester much of the development is mainly In growth. The fetal brain continues to grow and change even after birth.
Can you get pregnant right after a miscarriage?
Yes. It is possible and it is ok to try. I usually tell patients after a first trimester miscarriage they can try after a month or the next cycle.
Why did I get pregnant on the pill?
Many times, patients will accidentally skip/miss a pill or start the new pack late. Other possibilities are if you were sick and being on certain antibiotics or medications. READ MORE
Many times, patients will accidentally skip/miss a pill or start the new pack late. Other possibilities are if you were sick and being on certain antibiotics or medications.
How many days after your period do you ovulate?
It depends on how long your cycle is. For most women with a 28 day cycle, ovulation occurs day 14 after the first day of the last menstrual period. Subtract 14 from cycle length READ MORE
It depends on how long your cycle is. For most women with a 28 day cycle, ovulation occurs day 14 after the first day of the last menstrual period. Subtract 14 from cycle length and that is expected ovulation. For a 30 day cycle it would be day 16.
How do I figure out when I am ovulating?
Easiest way is with an ovulation kit, however you can time it by subtracting 14 days from your cycle length. You can also chart your temperature with a thermometer. When you see READ MORE
Easiest way is with an ovulation kit, however you can time it by subtracting 14 days from your cycle length. You can also chart your temperature with a thermometer. When you see a jump in your temperature over your baseline, that is a sign for ovulation-basal body temperature chart.
Can you get pregnant 2 days after ovulation?
Conception occurs within 24 hours of ovulation.
What day of ovulation is best to conceive?
Once ovulation occurs, you have a 24 hour window for conception.
