Austin Perinatal Associates

10/23/2024

Dr. David Berry is no longer at APA. I am full time at Fetal Care Consultants, PLLC in Dallas and McKinney, TX. Please visit me on on FaceBook at Dr. David Berry's Prescription for America

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02/17/2021

Due to the unsafe conditions caused by the weather, Austin Perinatal Associates will be closed until Monday 2/22.

02/16/2021

UPDATE: February 16, 2021 - We have been notified that our answering service is operational. However, due to the weather, they may experience intermittent service outages. If you have an urgent need, you may attempt to reach us through the office answering service, for any true emergency call 911 or go to the closest hospital.

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‼ Our answering service is experiencing a service outage. If you are having a medical emergency, please dial 911 or proceed to the closest hospital ‼

We are working to resolve this issue as quickly as the situation allows. Stay safe and warm!

01/11/2021

Austin Perinatal Associates, in accordance with local school districts, will be closed today due to inclement weather.

If you had an appointment today, we will be in touch tomorrow when our office reopens to work on rescheduling you.

Thank you for your understanding.

05/13/2020

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10/31/2018

It’s hard to get a good night's sleep when pregnant, but it’s even harder if you’re worrying you’ll hurt your baby.

Is sleeping on your back truly dangerous? Should you fear turning over in the night?

In this post for Austin Perinatal Associates’ blog series, Dr. Berry explains why you probably don’t need to lose sleep over your sleeping position.

A good night's rest is important, but sometimes it can seem impossible. Sleep is even harder for pregnant women who have been told that sleeping on their back could suddenly harm or "cut off circulation" to a growing baby. The idea is understandably terrifying, and many women have lost sleep and end...

10/12/2018

Expectant moms who want to relax don’t often have many options. Even soaking in a hot tub is commonly forbidden, but is the risk of spinal bifida really that high? Are modern hot tubs dangerous?

In this post for Austin Perinatal Associates’ blog series, Dr. Berry discusses the often overstated link between hot tubs and spinal bifida.

For a pregnant woman who wants to relax, the world can seem full of potential dangers. Hot tubs are often forbidden to pregnant women, as many fear that a soak in a hot tub will cause spinal bifida. While there are certainly things that should be avoided entirely during pregnancy, hot tubs don't nec...

08/09/2018

Proof that a cerclage by Dr. Berry works!! Successful cerclage x4!!!

08/07/2018

Couples who undergo infertility treatment can often find themselves with multiples, but why? Do infertility treatments like IVF and ovulation induction really increase the chance of twins, triplets, and more?

In this post for Austin Perinatal Associates’ new blog series, Dr. Berry explains the connection between fertility treatments and multiple births.

Infertility is becoming an increasingly common concern in the United States. More couples are choosing to wait until later in life to have children. While waiting does allow time for the parents to complete their education, pay off debts, or find a good career, it can also mean higher chances of inf...