Cayman Obstetrics

20/04/2023

was celebrated in April 2023 from the 11th to the 17th.

Our article, with comments from our Registered Midwife Allie Campbell, offers some insight into the shocking and eye-opening statistics on Black maternal health, raising awareness of the issues Black women still face in the maternity system. We also share some resources for Black women from organisations such as Five X More who offer the 'six steps' guide, including steps they can take to help improve their care.

We join in supporting and increasing education around Black maternal health. As healthcare professionals, we can and should work towards changing these statistics and challenging institutional racism to create a better maternity system for all, regardless of race.

https://www.integra.ky/black-maternal-health-week/

31/03/2023

What are the choices available to women in the Cayman Islands regarding their birthing plan? In this article we break this down, discussing normal vaginal delivery, assisted delivery and c-sections along with when and why these different delivery choices may be recommended:

In this article, we discuss advice, along with information on birth plans and delivery choices in the Cayman Islands.

23/03/2023

Recent studies have shown a correlation of having bright lights on at night making pregnant women be at higher risk of gestational diabetes.

Preview of the article: "The researchers say an association was present even when they took into account factors such as age, sleep quality and duration, body mass index and how much light participants were exposed to during the day."

Those exposed to more light in hours before sleep appear more likely to develop gestational diabetes, researchers suggest

20/03/2023

💜For Honouring Women’s Month we wanted to show some appreciation to our OBGYN team!

💜We want to thank these ladies (both pictured and not) for their excellent high quality care provided to patients at the clinic but also for all the work they do in the community too!

💜We want to also wish all women a Happy Women’s Month! We encourage you this month and beyond to make your health a priority by: maintaining a healthy lifestyle, reaching out if you have concerns or something does not feel right and booking and attending important appointments such as pap smears, antenatal checkups etc.

03/03/2023

A new study found that those with a walkable neighbourhood are at a lower risk of gestational diabetes.

A new study finds that higher neighborhood walkability is associated with lower risk of gestational diabetes (GD).