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Dr. Jill A. Berkin, MD is a perinatologist in New York, NY specializing in maternal and fetal medicine. She graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Dr. Jill A. Berkin, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System, ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI and Mount Sinai Beth Israel Mount Sinai Morningside Mount Sinai Brooklyn Mount Sinai Queens The Mount Sinai Hospital Mount Sinai West.
5 E 98th Street Floor 2
New York, NY 10029
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.
Dr. Jill A. Berkin, MD graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. She completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Jill A. Berkin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Jill A. Berkin, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Oscar, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst Medicaid, United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Healthfirst Medicare, MetroPlus Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Centivo, Medicare - NY, Senior Whole Health, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, Medicare - NJ, Hotel Trades, VNSNY Choice Medicare and Partners Health Plan.
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Dr. Jill A. Berkin, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jill A. Berkin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.
Dr. Jill Berkin is a maternal and fetal medicine specialist. Areas of expertise for Dr. Berkin include congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), amniocentesis, and congenital hypothyroidism. She is professionally affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System. After attending Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University for medical school, Dr. Berkin completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Berkin is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by her patients. She appears to be in-network for Medicaid Managed Care, Blue California, Fidelis Care, and more. She welcomes new patients at her office inNew York, NY as reported by Mount Sinai Health System.
