OBGYN Specialist Daniel P. McDonald MD

OBGYN Specialist Daniel P. McDonald MD recognizes that pregnancy is a precious time for families. The birth of a child is a memory a couple will cherish their entire lives. This doctor strives to ensure the experience is as positive as possible.

Throughout his years of practice, the doctor has worked closely with patients. He takes the time to answer questions. He takes pride in sharing the most up to date medical knowledge with couples. Experience has shown Dr. McDonald that informed patients are better prepared to overcome challenges.

Even the most uneventful pregnancy tends to present some difficulties. Diet and nutrition, physical changes and sleeping issues are a few examples. An expectant couple must be able to surmount many challenges during those nine months of waiting. These couples will receive all the specialized care they need.

He has a strong commitment to delivering healthy babies. Daniel P. McDonald MD partners with OBGYN Specialist Mark A. Wilson MD. Together, the physicians advocate a pro-life ethic. In their practice and their lives, they tirelessly work to protect the rights of the unborn.

To forward their ethical commitment, Doctors McDonald and Wilson start at the beginning of pregnancy. By working side by side with expectant families, they work to ensure healthy habits. Developing a personalized care plan for each mother-to-be promotes healthier pregnancies. During regular checkups, the doctor keeps parents updated on their baby’s development milestones.

During childbirth, the doctor calls upon his skill and expertise. The care of an experienced and assured physician reassures expectant parents. A more relaxed atmosphere in the delivery room eases the entire process. In addition, a more relaxed mother can result in an easier and faster delivery.

Doctor McDonald has learned through the years that each pregnancy is different. Not all women sail through an uncomplicated prenatal experience. Several factors, including health issues, age, and genetics may pose unusual challenges to pregnancy.

For example, some mothers may be at risk for developing gestational diabetes or high blood pressure. If a woman is underweight, she may need specialized nutritional counseling to ensure neonatal health. Mothers age 35 and up face their own age-related pregnancy issues. OBGYN Specialist Daniel P. McDonald MD has the professional expertise to address these risk factors.

Preeclampsia is a syndrome that can occur during pregnancy. While by no means a common condition, preeclampsia can have serious results. It occurs when high blood pressure combines with enzyme imbalances in the blood. The early detection and treatment of this condition is critical to a positive outcome. The doctor effectively treats the health risks posed by preeclampsia during pregnancy.

If a pregnant woman develops gestation diabetes, effective medical treatment is crucial. The National Institutes for Health report this disease affects about five percent of pregnant women. Their bodies do not metabolize glucose efficiently and this poses risks for their babies.

However, under a physician's care, gestational diabetes and its associated risks are controllable. OBGYN Professional Dan McDonald MD helps couples manage this condition with a customized diet and exercise.

Couples over the age of 35 may face challenges getting pregnant. OBGYN Specialist Daniel P. McDonald MD works with families who are experiencing infertility issues. Infertility can occur in couples of any age.

However, those in their later childbearing years can encounter this condition due to:

• Fewer number of viable ovum
• Lower sperm count
• Hormonal changes
• Less frequent intercourse
• Development of other medical issues

While statistically, women over 35 face greater risks of infertility, in many cases the doctor can help. Additionally, he can recommend reliable medical practices to promote the baby's development and optimum health.

Daniel McDonald MD Provides Compassionate Care During Crisis

When a pregnant couple encounters a medical crisis, a compassionate physician can help. This doctor has assisted many couples in coming to terms with miscarriage. This unhappy ending to a period filled with hope is always difficult for everyone. However, the compassionate support of their OBGYN can be critical in a couple's ability to recover.

Daniel P. McDonald MD and OBGYN Specialist Mark A. Wilson MD are caring physicians. They have staffed their practice with compassionate and caring health care professionals. The entire staff acts as a support network when one of their families needs help.

Miscarriage is defined as the loss of a fetus during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. For a couple, it can be equally devastating no matter when it happens. Miscarriage can be due to a variety of medical reasons, such as:

• Chemical pregnancy: Bleeding shortly after conception, often before a woman realizes she is pregnant, accounts for as much as 75 percent of all miscarriages.

• Maternal health problems: Hormonal imbalances, an infection or another health issue affecting the mother can contribute to a miscarriage.

• Improper egg implantation: An egg that is not securely implanted in the lining of the uterus may miscarry.

• Trauma to the mother: If the mother experiences physical trauma, she may miscarry in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy.

In the case of high-risk pregnancies, one or more known risk factors are present. In these cases, a physician's care can decrease the incidence of miscarriage. Dr. McDonald can discuss strategies for lowering the risk of miscarriage. However, should such a crisis occur, he and his staff actively support patients through their difficulties.

McDonald and Wilson work to promote healthy families as well. Preparing to welcome a new baby is a family affair that requires planning. From designing the nursery to compiling the layette, the McDonald team encourages family participation.

Expectant families will find a wealth of resources at the offices of Dr. Daniel P. McDonald. Patients can find words of comfort in times of crisis. Dr. McDonald and partner OBGYN Specialist Mark A. Wilson MD are supportive and caring. The many happy families that Daniel P. McDonald MD has helped establish are his best testimonial.