Brockville Obstetrics & Gynecology
75 Charles St. K6V 1S8 Brockville, ON, Canada

Much has been said about an increase in c-sections over the years, but not a lot about WHY. The characteristics of our mothers has also changed a lot over the years. The average age at delivery has been increasing, with many women waiting to have children. The average weight at the start of pregnancy, as well as weight gain during pregnancy, has increased. Probably at least partly as a result of both of those factors (age and weight), medical complications of pregnancy are increasing as well. All of these things can increase the need for c-section. Our primary c-section rate in Brockville has varied between 13% and 18% over the past 8 years.

Should you get the gardasil vaccine? For most people, the answer is an overwhelming YES!

Dr. Finkenzeller didn’t have a pandemic baby but she did acquire a pandemic pet! Bowie joined the family on November 16, 2020 and has been busy growing up way too fast. #borninbrockville #pandemicpet #kristinisacrazycatlady #bowiebear #mrbear #mybaby #handsomefella #nevertoooldforcats @ Brockville, Ontario

As some of you may know, Dr. Howatt had a baby! Dr. Lewis has been filling in for her while she takes some time off with her sweet boy. Fox Xavier Howatt was born on November 9, 2020 and weighed 7lb 15oz. Big sister Sloane is thrilled with her new baby brother. Dr. Howatt will be returning to work half-time (sharing with Dr. Lewis) in April 2021. #babyfox #bigsistersloane #sloaneandfox #pandemicbaby #cutestkids #drhowatt #busymom #loved @ Brockville, Ontario

Korbin Wayne Sherman- Fraser was Born in Brockville on Wednesday September 23 2020, weighing 8lb 2oz and 21 inches long. He was delivered via c-section by Dr Kristin Finkenzeller and followed by Dr. Kerry Howatt. #borninbrockville #beautifulbabyboy #perfect #sweetbaby #loved _______________________ Follow @borninbrockville Facebook Brockville Obstetrics & Gynecology... www.brockvilleobgyn.com @ Brockville, Ontario See more

Ontario's OB-GYNs are highly skilled experts in the care of women. From pregnancy care and birth, to gynecologic care across life, we are there for you. Menstru...al disorders, contraception, pelvic pain, abnormal pap smears, endometriosis, pre-natal care, high risk pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause, vulvar dermatology and cancer care. See more

Welcome to the world, Webster Louis! Webster was Born in Brockville on July 14, 2020, delivered by Dr. LeRiche. #borninbrockville #cutiepie #beautifulbabyboy #loved ________________________ Follow @borninbrockville Facebook Brockville Obstetrics & Gynecology... www.brockvilleobgyn.com See more

Look at this handsome sleepy fella! Jonas is the third of his family’s three Born in Brockville babies! Proud mom is very appreciative of the care and support provided during her deliveries. #borninbrockville #sleepybaby #sweetbaby #socute #loved _________________________ Follow @borninbrockville Facebook Brockville Obstetrics & Gynecology... www.brockvilleobgyn.com @ Brockville, Ontario See more

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Fantastic new study showing the dramatic impact of HPV vaccination on reducing the risk of cervical cancer!!! The goal of HPV vaccination is to prevent cervica...l cancer and other HPV-related cancers. Until recently there was solid evidence showing the vaccine reduced the necessary precursors to cervical cancer infection with high risk types and pre cancerous lesions (known as cervical intraepithelial neoplasia or CIN grades 2 and 3). While reducing the required step before cancer was indirect evidence the vaccine prevented cancer, there weren’t large studies proving the protective effect on cancer. This is because it takes years for this cancer to develop, so there had to be a long period of time for follow up after vaccination. We now have that data! Researchers in Sweden looked at records from over 1.6 million girls and women between the ages of 10 and 30, they looked at who received the HPV vaccine and when and controlled for as many variables as possible. While there was a significant benefit for vaccination at 17 years or older, girls who received the vaccine before the age of 17 had an 88% lower risk of cervical cancer. Look at the chart in the 2nd image. It says it all. It’s simply astounding!!! So there you have it. While the HPV vaccine at any age can still be helpful, the biggest rewards come from vaccinating early. There is every expectation that we will also see a reduction in other HPV-related cancers. With less HPV around there will simply be less cancer. Lots of people like to talk about a cancer moonshot, well, we have one in the HPV vaccine. I’ve seen young women die from this disease, so the idea that in my medical lifetime we’ve gone from figuring out what causes cervical cancer (HPV) to being within reach of a cure is simply amazing. The HPV vaccine is approved in the United States for ages 9 to 45, but the age limit is cost effectiveness. If you are older than 45 and want it that is fine, it will just offer less protection. I had my vaccine when I was 52 as I was newly single and wanted every scrap of protection. The HPV vaccine is proven to prevent cervical cancer. Sing it from the rooftops!!!

Sibling Born in Brockville babies! Spencer Spriggs was born March 4, 2017 weighing 6lbs 11oz, delivered 3 weeks early by Dr. Finkenzeller. His sister Grace Spriggs was born October 19, 2018 weighing 6lbs 5oz, delivered 4 weeks early by Dr. LeRiche. #borninbrockville #sweetsiblings #specialdelivery #siblinglove #adorable #loved _______________________ Follow @borninbrockville Facebook Brockville Obstetrics & Gynecology... www.brockvilleobgyn.com @ Brockville, Ontario See more

Meet three adorable Born in Brockville babies! Ivy Monroe, born August 26, 2013; Nixon Ryan, born May 2, 2016; and most recently Price Robert, born December 23, 2019. Mom says My experiences were so incredible thanks to Dr. LeRiche and Dr. Finkenzeller and I cannot thank them enough for their kindness and support! #borninbrockville #trioofcuteness #sweetkids #loved _______________________________ Follow @borninbrockville Facebook Brockville Obstetrics & Gynecology... www.brockvilleobgyn.com @ Brockville, Ontario See more

Another honorary Born in Brockville-ain! This little sweetheart and his momma had their prenatal care and monitoring in Brockville with Dr. Kielly and our excellent nurses, but ultimately had to be born a bit early due to pre-eclampsia, so went to Kingston for delivery. Maxwell Gottfried was born on April 19, 2019. In Brockville we deliver babies over 35-36 weeks gestation. If a baby is coming too quickly to transfer we can of course manage the delivery and provide one on one... support for the little one until we can transfer to a unit that regularly deals with preterm infants. Fortunately most babies are born after 37 weeks so this isn’t a regular occurrence! #borninbrockville #preeclampsia #preterm #sweetlittlefella #babyboy #adorable #loved ________________________________ Follow @borninbrockville Facebook Brockville Obstetrics & Gynecology www.brockvilleobgyn.com @ Brockville, Ontario

To be clear, we think breastfeeding is great and support any mother who wants to breastfeed in achieving that goal. But the benefits of breastfeeding have repeatedly been overstated, resulting in many mothers feeling guilt or sadness if they cannot or choose not to breastfeed. We don't think that the evidence warrants mothers being made to feel badly about their perfectly legitimate choice, or if for some reason the plan to breastfeed does not go well. https://news.osu.edu/breast-feeding-benefits-appear-to-be/