Dr. Pringle

12/02/2024

Collecting at St Francis Medical Center, Suite 305, Richmond OBGYN and Clover Hill and Thomas Dale High Schools. Virtual donations possible through QR code.

Give $25 Provides 8 local menstruators with products to last a month, or 5 Ugandans with a kit that will last a year. Give $50 Buys 25 packages of pads to distribute at a local community resource fair. Give $75 Buys 500 pads for a high school’s hygiene closet. Give $100 Gives 33 local menstruators...

11/30/2024

The vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect against severe illness this winter. Help your patients keep themselves, their families, and their communities safe. Learn more about vaccination considerations: bit.ly/3RWsM3z

11/18/2024

Are you concerned about getting the flu during pregnancy? Tamara Pringle, MD, with Bon Secours Richmond OB/GYN, shares how to treat the flu during pregnancy, how to avoid getting and spreading the flu and whether the flu shot is safe to get during pregnancy. Learn more at the link in the comments.

11/03/2024

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09/17/2024

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Physician Su***de is a problem.
Physician Burnout is a problem.

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05/19/2024

is a serious blood pressure disorder that can happen during pregnancy or soon after childbirth. It can affect anyone, even people without clear risk factors. Get clinical guidance and patient resources: https://bit.ly/3Uz9qUA

11/15/2023

Information about the flu and flu vaccine in pregnancy:

Did you know that pregnant women are more likely than the average person to experience serious flu illness and are at higher risk for hospitalization due to flu symptoms? Tamara Pringle, MD, who practices at Bon Secours Richmond OB/GYN, shares tips on how to treat the flu during pregnancy and how to avoid getting and spreading the flu. Find our blog at the link in the comments.

11/01/2023

Pregnant after a cesarean birth? Deciding between a VBAC and repeat cesarean is a complex decision, as each option has its risks and benefits. You and your ob-gyn can discuss the best route for you based on your needs and health history, using seven key questions as a guide for the conversation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/474wFdC

10/17/2023

Getting a flu vaccine during pregnancy is a simple way to protect yourself and your newborn after birth. Don’t wait! Schedule your flu shot today and take a vital step toward a healthier pregnancy.

10/17/2023

10/16/2023

Are you due for your mammogram?

05/15/2023

Through advocacy, clinical guidance, and member support, ACOG is committed to ensuring that exceptional and respectful obstetric and gynecologic care is accessible to all, whether or not motherhood is part of your journey.

05/15/2023

Happy Mother's Day!

04/04/2023

Listeria and food risk update.

Get the most up-to-date outbreak information here.

04/04/2023

Information about Ramadan and fasting in pregnancy:

Ramadan and Pregnancy
Sarah Azad, MD
This Ramadan will start in the last week of March, and the fasts will be from 14-16 hours. Fasting during
pregnancy brings up a lot of questions.
Every pregnancy is different. Each person has various medical issues, different weight issues, and different
issues with their pregnancy, so please bring up fasting during one of your appointments; ideally, 2-4 weeks
before Ramadan begins.
Fasting in pregnancy is not unsafe. When women are scheduled for cesarean sections, they used to be
routinely advised to fast (no water, no food) for 8 hours. But, day after day, 14–16 hour fasts are not quite the
same thing.
Much of what you can do depends on how far along you are in your pregnancy. The most challenging time to
fast is in the first 6-14 weeks of pregnancy. This time of pregnancy is when the stomach causes the most
trouble with nausea, vomiting, etc. Some patients have relatively minimal symptoms, while others need regular
medications. If you're in this stage of pregnancy, and you have been eating every 1-2 hours just to keep the
nausea at bay, fasting may not be reasonable. For those who would really like to fast, some patients who can't
fast the first two weeks of Ramadan can by the time the last ten days come around.
If you feel well and want to fast, AND your physician agrees it's safe to fast for you and your specific health
conditions this pregnancy, here are the rules (not guidelines) for safe fasting in pregnancy:
1. You should be up for sahoor (the pre-dawn meal) and should have a liter of water during that time. It's
hard to drink that much quickly, so give yourself time. Something that also works is to drink a glass,
pray two rakah, drink a glass, etc.
2. You should have another liter of water after iftar before you sleep.
3. If you haven’t had at least 2 liters of water between iftar and sahoor, you should not fast that day.
4. During the day, be aware of signs of significant dehydration.
a. Lightheadedness or dizziness that lasts more than 30-40 seconds. Should this occur, you
should break your fast and start drinking water.
b. Another sign of dehydration after 20-24 weeks of pregnancy is contractions. Sometimes, when
the body is dehydrated, the uterus starts to contract. For women further along in their
pregnancy, you should break your fast and start drinking water if you start to feel regular
contractions or cramping.
5. Weigh yourself once a week, just before sunset, with the same clothes or no clothes. You should not be
losing weight. If you do find you are losing weight, then you should consider fasting every other day or
two out of three days so that you can keep up adequate nutrition for your growing baby.

02/25/2023

I never take for granted kind gifts and thoughtful words from my patients. Thank you!