Ayesha Usman, MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
695 E 16th St Suite F Berwick PA, 18603About
Dr. Ayesha Usman is a Board Certified obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Berwick and Bloomsburg, PA. Dr. Usman specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Usman can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Usman can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.Office offers Non surgical management for issues like:
Urinary incontinence
Sexual dysfunction
She thinks there is no reason for a women in this century to suffer from menopausal issues, accept it the way these symptoms come. Seek medical help in time.
Education and Training
Allama Iqbal Medical College MBBS 2002
MD MD 2006
Board Certification
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Provider Details
Ayesha Usman, MD's Expert Contributions
I think I am in labor?
Depends on how far in your pregnancy you are. If you are having regular contractions, tightening of abdomen, you should contact your doctor or go to labor room. READ MORE
Birth control implant?
You may have irregular menstrual cycles, spotting for some time after you get the implant. Do a pregnancy test. If that is negative, just watch for now. READ MORE
I think I have Trichomoniasis?
Symptoms of vaginal itching, discharge may be due to Trichomonas infection READ MORE
Which baby position is best for normal delivery?
Baby’s head down. We call it Occiput anterior, as if your baby’s face is facing towards vagina and baby’s neck is flexed. READ MORE
What kind of breast pain indicates pregnancy?
It’s not uncommon to have painful breasts before menstrual cycles. If however you miss your menstrual cycle and still have Painful breasts, check for pregnancy. READ MORE
What are abnormal positions for delivery?
Face presentation of baby, baby’s head side ways, we call it transverse position of baby’s head or fetal brow presentation, legs first (breech) READ MORE
How much spotting is normal during pregnancy?
You may have spotting earlier in pregnancy. We call it implantation bleeding, that means bleeding from where pregnancy attaches to the wall of the uterus READ MORE
How do you self check your stomach during pregnancy?
By 20 weeks of pregnancy your fundus (upper end of uterus) is at the level of umbilicus (belly button). After that it goes up by a cm per week. So at 30 weeks, the upper end of your uterus is 30cm from your pubic bone. READ MORE
When should a pregnant woman start taking folic acid?
I recommend to start taking prenatal vitamins with folic acid 2-3 months before you start planning a pregnancy. Folic acid is most important for first 8 weeks of pregnancy. So by the time you do pregnancy test you are 4-5 weeks pregnant anyways READ MORE
Which folic acid is best for pregnancy?
Any folic acid is good. 4mcg is what you need unless history of being on meds for seizure disorder or prior baby born with neural defects. In that case 4mg READ MORE
What happens if you miss your prenatal vitamins for a week?
It’s fine. Try to take regularly READ MORE
Is folic acid good for early pregnancy?
Yes READ MORE
Can I take folic acid and prenatal vitamins at the same time?
Yes READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Preceptor, OBGYN Commonwealth Medical College 2013 - 2016
- Clinical Preceptor, OBGYN Wilkes University, PA 2013 - Present
- Clinical Preceptor, OBGYN Marywood University, PA 2014 - Present
Awards
- Top Position in Pre Med school 1996 Women's Degree College
- Best co worker Award 2012 Einstein hospital OBGYN Dept
Professional Memberships
- American College Of Obstetrics And Gynecology
- American Medical Association
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- Visit family back home
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