Dr. Amanda C. Zofkie, MD is a perinatologist in O'Fallon, IL specializing in maternal and fetal medicine. She graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Dr. Amanda C. Zofkie, MD is affiliated with Washington University Physicians, Progress West Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, BJC HealthCare, Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL), Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS IN ILLINOIS, INC.
1404 Cross Street
O'Fallon, IL 62269
1404 Cross Street
Shiloh, IL 62269
20 Progress Point Parkway Progress West Hospital Medical Office Building 1
O'Fallon, MO 63368
20 Progress Point Parkway Suite 126
O’fallon, MO 63368
3015 N Ballas Road Suite 450
Saint Louis, MO 63131
4901 Forest Park Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63108
4901 Forest Park Avenue Suite 710
Saint Louis, MO 63108
Cesarean Section (C-Section)
A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.
C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.
C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.
C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.
Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:
Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:
Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amanda C. Zofkie, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Amanda C. Zofkie, MD treated as a perinatologist in O'Fallon, IL were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.
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Dr. Amanda C. Zofkie, MD graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology/Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology/Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licensed In: Missouri
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Dr. Amanda C. Zofkie, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna US Access, Aetna National Advantage Program, Aetna Elect Choice, Aetna Open Choice PPO, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna, MHBP, Aetna Choice POS II, Humana, Aetna Select, Aetna Elect Choice EPO, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Aetna Open Access PPO, Aetna Medicare HMO and Aetna Medicare PPO.
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Dr. Amanda Zofkie practices maternal and fetal medicine. Dr. Zofkie's areas of expertise include diabetes, vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), and genetic disorders. She is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Progress West Hospital, and Washington University Physicians.
