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Ayesha Usman
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
Dr. Ayesha Usman is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Usman specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Usman can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Usman can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
22 years
Experience
Ayesha Usman
- Berwick, PA
- Allama Iqbal Medical College
- Accepting new patients
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I think I am in labor?
Depends on how far in your pregnancy you are. If you are having regular contractions, tightening of abdomen, you should contact your doctor or go to labor room.
Birth control implant?
You may have irregular menstrual cycles, spotting for some time after you get the implant. Do a pregnancy test. If that is negative, just watch for now.
I think I have Trichomoniasis?
Symptoms of vaginal itching, discharge may be due to Trichomonas infection
Which baby position is best for normal delivery?
Baby’s head down. We call it Occiput anterior, as if your baby’s face is facing towards vagina and baby’s neck is flexed.
What kind of breast pain indicates pregnancy?
It’s not uncommon to have painful breasts before menstrual cycles. If however you miss your menstrual cycle and still have Painful breasts, check for pregnancy.
What are abnormal positions for delivery?
Face presentation of baby, baby’s head side ways, we call it transverse position of baby’s head or fetal brow presentation, legs first (breech)
How much spotting is normal during pregnancy?
You may have spotting earlier in pregnancy. We call it implantation bleeding, that means bleeding from where pregnancy attaches to the wall of the uterus
How do you self check your stomach during pregnancy?
By 20 weeks of pregnancy your fundus (upper end of uterus) is at the level of umbilicus (belly button). After that it goes up by a cm per week. So at 30 weeks, the upper end of READ MORE
By 20 weeks of pregnancy your fundus (upper end of uterus) is at the level of umbilicus (belly button). After that it goes up by a cm per week. So at 30 weeks, the upper end of your uterus is 30cm from your pubic bone.
When should a pregnant woman start taking folic acid?
I recommend to start taking prenatal vitamins with folic acid 2-3 months before you start planning a pregnancy. Folic acid is most important for first 8 weeks of pregnancy. So READ MORE
I recommend to start taking prenatal vitamins with folic acid 2-3 months before you start planning a pregnancy. Folic acid is most important for first 8 weeks of pregnancy. So by the time you do pregnancy test you are 4-5 weeks pregnant anyways
Which folic acid is best for pregnancy?
Any folic acid is good. 4mcg is what you need unless history of being on meds for seizure disorder or prior baby born with neural defects. In that case 4mg
What happens if you miss your prenatal vitamins for a week?
It’s fine. Try to take regularly
