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Families Share Down Syndrome Pregnancy Journey with Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program
As part of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, local families share their experiences with the compassionate, expert team in South Shore Health's Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Program.
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South Shore Hospital's Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Program assists patients whose pregnancy may be affected by their age, chronic health condition, multiple gestation, fetal abnormalities and other medical issues. We are an outpatient department providing ultrasound and consultation to patients on...
South Shore Health Receives Accreditation for Fetal Echocardiography
South Shore Health is the only organization in southeastern Massachusetts recognized to perform the specialized ultrasound.
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Women's Care Team
Our team members are among the best and the brightest in the fields of gynecology and obstetrics. They are also the warmest - and they are dedicated to providing personal, individualized care right here on the South Shore. Meet our South Shore Health OBGYN, midwifery, community OBGYN, Maternal Fetal...
Karen E O'Brien, MD, BS, DMSc
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South Weymouth, MA
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Dr. O'Brien is Medical Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at South Shore Health.
As a Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician, I am dedicated to caring for women and families navigating high-risk and medically complex pregnancies with expertise, compassion, and individualized attention.
I strive to integrate evidence-based medicine with a holistic approach that recognizes the physical, emotional, and social factors that shape each patient’s experience.
I am also committed to advocating for equitable healthcare and improving access and outcomes for marginalized and underserved communities.
COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy is Safe and Recommended
Two years into the pandemic, the COVID-19 vaccine is strongly recommended for pregnant people by numerous professional medical organizations and yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), just over 40 percent of that population is vaccinated against the virus, compared to...
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