Dr. SpeirJun 10, 20201 minUpdatesSome 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. SpeirJun 10, 20201 minSome 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. SpeirJun 2, 20202 minBlack Mamas Lives Matter #blmI 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. SpeirMay 26, 20202 minAs things re-open use cautionIn pregnancy we tend to recommend behavior that is extra cautious and not always evidence based simply because we don't have good studies...
Dr. SpeirMay 20, 20201 minMaking hard decisions in the time of COVID-19I 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. SpeirMay 13, 20202 minAntibody testing now available in our office labWestpac laboratories has antibody testing available for those who think they might have already had this novel coronavirus. The idea with...
Dr. SpeirMay 11, 20201 minHappy Mother's Day! New instagram @pacwhaThank 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. SpeirMay 10, 20201 minNew 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. SpeirMay 1, 20202 minShould 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. SpeirApr 28, 20202 minMy thoughts on California & Hospital Visitor policy updateI clarified with the hospital today - the 1 visitor policy is still in place. All visitors will be screened (along with everyone else)...
Dr. SpeirApr 26, 20201 minDon'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. SpeirApr 21, 20201 minWhen 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. SpeirApr 18, 20201 minMore 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. SpeirApr 15, 20202 minZen 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. SpeirApr 12, 20202 minHealthcare HeroesThe picture is showing the separate entrance of Hoag Hospital for pregnant patients who are going to Labor and Delivery or the OB...
Dr. SpeirApr 9, 20203 min4/8/2020 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. SpeirApr 9, 20201 minTelemedicine 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. SpeirApr 7, 20202 min4/6/2020 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. SpeirApr 6, 20201 minJust 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. SpeirApr 6, 20203 min4/5/2020 Staying Safe while Pregnant & PostpartumSo I haven't written much because as other than the increasing number of cases and deaths from COVID-19 throughout the country not much...