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Masks ...again
The governor passed a new order that requires Californians to wear masks in public. We continue to require masks in our office and in the...

Dr. Speir
Jun 18, 20202 min read
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Updates
Some hospital updates! They are now allowing partners and patients to walk the hallways on on the postpartum floor if they have a mask on...

Dr. Speir
Jun 10, 20201 min read
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Some actionable items and books
From Dr. Hargrove: My uncle Clayborne Carson is a professor of African American history at Stanford University. He has devoted his life...

Dr. Speir
Jun 9, 20201 min read
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Black Mamas Lives Matter #blm
I am thinking of all the pain so many people are feeling across the country today. There are plenty of people who are expressing the...

Dr. Speir
Jun 1, 20202 min read
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As things re-open use caution
In pregnancy we tend to recommend behavior that is extra cautious and not always evidence based simply because we don't have good studies...

Dr. Speir
May 25, 20202 min read
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Making hard decisions in the time of COVID-19
I have heard her book is very informative but I thought this post was very good and helpful at making decisions. Economics is all about...

Dr. Speir
May 19, 20201 min read
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Antibody testing now available in our office lab
Westpac laboratories has antibody testing available for those who think they might have already had this novel coronavirus. The idea with...

Dr. Speir
May 13, 20202 min read
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Happy Mother's Day! New instagram @pacwha
Thank you so much for letting us be part of your journey! We look forward to celebrating many more Mother's Days with you. Grateful to my...

Dr. Speir
May 10, 20201 min read
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New Pre-screening Recommendations
I finally have something new to report! Starting this week, all patients who are scheduled for induction of labor or scheduled Cesarean...

Dr. Speir
May 9, 20201 min read
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Should I try to get pregnant now?
A lot of people have been asking whether it is the right time to try to get pregnant or start fertility treatments now that things seem...

Dr. Speir
Apr 30, 20202 min read
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My thoughts on California & Hospital Visitor policy update
I clarified with the hospital today - the 1 visitor policy is still in place. All visitors will be screened (along with everyone else)...

Dr. Speir
Apr 27, 20202 min read
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Don't go to the Beach & importance of H2o in pregnancy.
I am so glad Orange County has been fighting the COVID-19 crisis well, however, given recent protests, 50,000 people going to the beaches...

Dr. Speir
Apr 25, 20201 min read
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When is this going to end?
I got this question a lot today and I wish I had some insight into when things might get a little closer to normal. I found this site...

Dr. Speir
Apr 20, 20201 min read
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More prenatal resources & More Masks
Everyone who comes to the hospital will be required to wear a mask, so please bring your own if you have one. We also have some available...

Dr. Speir
Apr 17, 20201 min read
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Zen thoughts
Have you heard that story called "The Farmer's Luck" ? I have been thinking a lot about it the last couple days. My daughter is...

Dr. Speir
Apr 14, 20202 min read
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Healthcare Heroes
The picture is showing the separate entrance of Hoag Hospital for pregnant patients who are going to Labor and Delivery or the OB...

Dr. Speir
Apr 11, 20202 min read
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4/8/2020 What if I get COVID-19 and I'm pregnant?
If you feel like you are having symptoms (discussed in previous posts) and need to be tested please call our office. Drive-thru testing...

Dr. Speir
Apr 8, 20203 min read
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Telemedicine appointments available
We are still working out the details but we are available for telemedicine visits over Zoom! Please call our office and schedule one, we...

Dr. Speir
Apr 8, 20201 min read
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4/6/2020 Covid-19 updates
A new article following 43 pregnant patients + COVID patients in New York had some promising data. The take away for clinicians is that...

Dr. Speir
Apr 6, 20202 min read
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Just for fun!
This is how PACWHA doctors are staying healthy. We usually never have time for this kind of thing. Also, if you know any patients who are...

Dr. Speir
Apr 5, 20201 min read
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