Medical procedures around pregnancy and birth

Is cord blood banking safe during pregnancy?

Cord blood banking is most useful through public donation or a medically directed family collection when a relative may need a stem-cell transplant.

Is CT contrast safe while breastfeeding?

CT contrast while breastfeeding usually does not require pumping and discarding milk. Less than 1% of an intravenous iodinated contrast dose enters milk.

Is fetal echocardiogram safe during pregnancy?

A fetal echocardiogram is a detailed ultrasound of the baby's heart, usually performed around 18 to 24 weeks when a routine scan or medical history.

Is foley balloon induction safe during pregnancy?

Foley balloon induction is a mechanical cervical-ripening procedure in which a clinician passes a catheter through the cervix and inflates its balloon.

Is LASIK eye surgery safe during pregnancy?

LASIK eye surgery during pregnancy is not recommended: pregnancy hormones temporarily reshape the cornea, peaking in late pregnancy.

Is membrane sweep safe during pregnancy?

A membrane sweep during pregnancy is a clinician-performed cervical procedure near term that may modestly increase spontaneous labor.

Is postpartum IUD timing safe during pregnancy?

Postpartum IUD timing offers two evidence-backed windows: immediate placement within 10 minutes of delivering the placenta.

Umbilical artery Doppler ultrasound in pregnancy

Umbilical artery Doppler ultrasound is a clinician-performed scan that measures blood-flow waveforms in the cord as a marker of placental resistance.

Is warm perineal compress during delivery safe during pregnancy?

A warm perineal compress during delivery is a clinician-held, comfortably warm cloth applied in the second stage as the baby's head descends.