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May Wheelwright, CNM is a midwife in Washington, DC specializing in midwifery. May Wheelwright, CNM is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Health.
106 Irving Street Nw Suite 4400
Washington, DC 20010
110 Irving Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20010
2233 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Suite 300
Washington, DC 20007
Anemia
Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.
An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.
Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.
She is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board, Midwifery and has a state license in District of Columbia.
Board Certification: American Midwifery Certification Board, Midwifery
Licensed In: District of Columbia
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Ms. May Wheelwright specializes in midwifery. Areas of expertise for Ms. Wheelwright include gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), placental disorders, and pre-eclampsia. Ms. Wheelwright is conversant in Spanish. She is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
