Cayman Obstetrics

27/04/2023

The month of April is observed as Caesarean Awareness Month. We understand that an unexpected C-sections can cause some anxiety for pregnant women and you may have some questions in the event that it may occur. This month our Registered Midwife at Integra Healthcare, Allie Campbell has also been raising awareness about C-sections and answering some of the common questions she's been asked surrounding this topic.

Read more in our short article here: https://obgyn.ky/caesarean-section-awareness-month-2023/

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/

09/04/2023

On behalf of the entire team, we want to wish you a very Happy Easter 🐣🐇

We hope you stay safe and healthy this holiday period and enjoy your time with family and friends.

Please note our clinic is now closed and will re-open Tuesday April 11th at 8am. 🕗

For any urgent concerns or queries during this time please visit our out-of-hours page here: https://www.integra.ky/out-of-hours/

06/04/2023

We hope you have a nice Easter weekend.

Please note the changes to our hours during the Easter Holiday period:

Friday 7th April (Good Friday): Closed
Saturday 8th April: 9am - 1pm
Monday 10th April (Easter Monday): Closed

For any urgent concerns during the Easter holiday visit: www.integra.ky/out-of-hours/

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.

28/03/2023

As Nutrition Month draws to a close we have created this infographic which provides some guidance on caffeine intake during pregnancy.

It is important to note that this only acts as a brief overview with some of the general recommendations. It’s always best to consult with your doctor/OBGYN on what the safest levels of caffeine are for you and your baby.

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 'high-risk' pregnancy is simply a pregnancy with a greater probability of complications for the mother or the baby.

This article linked below discusses advice, along with guidance on our high-risk obstetric services here at Integra from Dr Madhavi Manoharan, one of our Consultant Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, and our accredited Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist.

https://www.integra.ky/navigating-a-high-risk-pregnancy-at-integra/

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).

23/02/2023

An interesting read summarising a University of Tokyo research study on the movements of babies in the womb. Researchers propose that these random kicks and movement can increase a baby’s sensorimotor movement (e.g. crawling, coordination, balance etc.) helping with their development after birth.

The random movements that babies make while in the womb help boost their sensorimotor movement that will aid them after birth.

29/12/2022

On behalf of our entire team we want to wish you a Happy New Year!

Please note our New Year’s holiday hours:

- Saturday 31st December - New Year’s Eve: 9am - 1pm
- Monday 2nd January - New Year’s Day (Observed): Closed

For any urgent concerns or queries during this time contact:

- (345) 326-4370 - For babies and children
- (345) 939-9539 - For adults

If you have an emergency, please proceed straight to George Town Hospital or dial 911.