Healthy Woman Ob/Gyn is proud to welcome Dr. Elizabeth Scheff to the practice!

Originally hailing from Hamilton, New Jersey, the good doctor, pictured above with Healthy Woman co-founder Dr. Rebecca Cipriano, graduated magna cum laude from Fordham University with a bachelor of science in biology and then went on to receive her medical degree from UMDNJ—New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Scheff completed her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Yale and Pennsylvania Hospitals. Previously in private practice in Princeton for five years, Dr. Scheff is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology.

The entire Healthy Woman team is thrilled that Dr. Scheff is joining the family.

Dr. Scheff’s first day is November 1st and we’re booking appointments for her now.

Call 732.431.1616 or email us to book yours.

In the past 10 years since Healthy Woman Ob/Gyn of Colts Neck and Freehold, NJ, has opened its doors, the beloved practice has risen to be the number one women’s healthcare provider in the state and help area women live healthier lives, mind, body and soul. With a mission of being its patients’ partner in good health by fulfilling the emotional, physical and psychological needs of women at all stages of life, through the provision of personal, individualized healthcare services, Healthy Woman Ob/Gyn continues to be the benchmark of progressive, personalized care.

Healthy Woman is New Jersey’s leader in obstetrics and gynecology services because of its staff of top doctors who provide the highest level of professional care in a friendly, relaxed, luxurious, eco-friendly setting and stay on the cutting edge of women’s health to deliver the best that modern medicine has to offer, including robotic surgery; Essure, a permanent birth control procedure; cryoablation services; and in-office ultrasounds.

Savvy women, state and local politicians, dignitaries and celebrities alike flock to the practice, founded by Joseph Cipriano, M.D., FACOG and his wife Rebecca Cipriano, M.D., FACOG, for exceptional care—and Amy Chrebet, wife of former Jets star Wayne Chrebet, is no exception.

Last week, Amy and Wayne Chrebet and their two sons, Luke and Cade, were proud to welcome baby Griffin to their team. Says Dr. Rebecca Cipriano who delivered the happy couple’s third child at nearby CentraState Medical Center, “Amy’s labor went so fast it surprised both of us. She started her labor around 8:30 am and by 11 am after one push she was holding her third son. I think this labor is a metaphor for Amy’s life: fast and furious! We truly had a great labor”

When asked about her experience with Healthy Woman, Amy said: “Dr. Rebecca has been taking care of me for 10 years now and I simply adore her. I’ll miss not seeing her every week now that my pregnancy is over.”

Meet Dr. Neeti Misra of Healthy Woman Ob/Gyn and get the latest tips on women’s health—everything you need to be a healthy woman.

Dr. Misra is Fluent in Hindi/Marathi

Find Out How to Live Your Best Life!

Part of Dr. Misra’s Community Connection Series

Find Out What You Need to do to be a Healthy Woman

What: A lecture, Q & A and brunch mixer with Dr. Neeti Misra of Healthy Woman Ob/Gyn

When: Sunday, October 16 at 11 am

Where: Sri Guruvaayoorappan Temple

Why: To meet Dr. and learn about women’s health issues and cutting-edge solutions

RSVP: Call 732.972.5552 by October 12

About Dr. Misra

Dr. Neeti Misra attended medical school and did her first residency in obstetrics and gynecology in her native India, after which she completed an internship and residency at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, the Long Island campus for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. A board-certified diplomate in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Misra is also a member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Says Dr. Misra, “My goal is is to promote health awareness amongst women, especially minority women. During my five years in practice, I have noticed that most women do not consider themselves a priority when it comes to health care and I would like to change that by showing them simple preventitive healthcare measures that would solve any problems before they got out of hand. I like to counsel women in all age groups, from adolesence to menopause, and I customize the care that I administer to meet the needs of each and every woman I treat.”

For more information about Healthy Woman Ob/Gyn, please call 732.431.1616.

A journey of 40 weeks of pregnancy begins with one doctor’s visit—one that will be indelibly etched in your memory and part of the fabric of your family’s folklore forever.

Here, Healthy Woman Dr. Borislava Burt gives us the inside scoop on the many medical milestones of pregnancy from verifying that you are indeed pregnant to the ultrasound that can show you the sex of the baby to the not-so-beloved glucose test (gulp!) and beyond.

Pregnancy is an amazing event that culminates in the most wondrous gift of all: the birth of your child. Being pregnant is indeed amazing, but it can also be confusing especially for a first time mom-to-be. Besides the myriad of questions that continually pop up into your head (What type of food should I eat; What are the best vitamins to take?; Can I drink coffee or color my hair?), many women wonder about how soon they should see their doctor and what to expect from visit to visit.

Here’s what to really expect when you are expecting:

The Dating Scene

Accurate dating is of the essence in managing pregnancy. There’s a lot more to it than just knowing your due date. For a doctor, a patient’s estimated due date is very important for monitoring fetal development and knowing when to interfere if something is worrisome. Most patients may not realize that the earlier the due date is established, the more accurate it is. The best time to see your doctor is at approximately six to seven  weeks after the first day of your last menstrual period. Dating is done based on your cycle as well as an ultrasound.

First Things First

Once your pregnancy and due date are confirmed, your first visit will involve you and your doctor discussing your medical history along with a full physical examination. Your doctor will try to identify any factors in your health that may pose certain risks during your pregnancy, such as a history of preexisting elevated blood pressures or diabetes. The first visit will also incude baseline pregnancy blood testing as well as referrals for ultrasounds. Blood work will assess your level of immunity and/or exposure to certain infections, such as hepatitis and rubella, as well as establish your blood type and check whether you have anemia.

Testing! Testing!

Thanks to modern science, you will also be offered testing for some of the more common chromosomal anomalies, such as Down syndrome. This can be done via blood tests and/or ultrasound or more invasive testing, such as amniocentesis or CVS (chorionic villous sampling). Predictability of these tests ranges anywhere between 76 to 100 percent, depending on the method chosen.

Ultra Cool

At roughly 20 weeks into your pregnancy, you will be scheduled for a very detailed ultrasound, which, besides giving you a glimpse of your little miracle, will check to make sure that all fingers and toes are there as well as assess the rest of his or her anatomy. This is also the most common time to find out whether the stork will be dropping off a little boy or a little girl on your doorstep.

Oh, Sugar!

Several weeks later, more blood work will be done, including the dreaded glucose testing. But have no fear ladies, it’s really not that bad – drink it cold and fast and it will be over before you know it.

The Heart of the Matter

Then soon to follow are more frequent physical examinations in order to assess whether your body is getting ready for delivery. And as for the rest—all those questions and concerns—your doctor will be sure to address them all and give you the guidance you seek. From the first visit to the last, your doctor will be there with you every step of the way—through the nausea, through the weight gain, through the heartburn, through the uncomfortable and sometimes incessant nudging underneath your ribcage. But despite all that, you will forever remain in wonder of this beautiful, indeed amazing process of pregnancy—and you will never tire of hearing the galloping, thumping sound of another human being’s heart inside your beautifully growing belly.

About Borislava Burt-Libo, D.O.

Dr. Borislava Burt-Libo grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y. She graduated magna cum laude from New York University with a major in psychology and a minor in biology. She then received her medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, where her medical education emphasized administering to each patient as a whole individual and caring for one’s health and well-being comprehensively and thoroughly, rather than treating just one symptom at a time. Dr. Burt then completed her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn and went on to practice in a private setting in Brooklyn and Manhattan for two years. Dr. Burt now lives in New Jersey with her husband and two children. She is fluent in Russian.

With so many different types of birth control out there, choosing the right one for you can be pretty overwhelming. Contraceptive counseling is one of the most common reasons that women visit the gynecologist. So, if you are feeling a little bit confused you are not alone! The purpose of this article is to give a general overview of the different types of available birth control to help you decide which best fits your lifestyle. In the months to come, we will explore each different method of contraception in detail so that you are able to make a more informed decision.

There are many different reasons to use birth control, from hormone regulation to family planning. Whatever the reason, there is a birth control that it right for you.

The first thing that you have to decide is: what are you looking to get out of birth control? Are you looking for something temporary or something that is more long term? Do you want something that will also help to control your cycle? How about something to control acne, menstrual migraines or PMS?

Birth control can be divided into two broad categories: hormonal and non-hormonal. Depending on various factors such as age, lifestyle, and other health conditions, you may not be a candidate for hormonal birth control. The most commonly used non-hormonal types are condoms and diaphragms, also known as barrier methods. These are used in the short term. There is also a non-hormonal IUD, which is good for 10 years, and is great if you are not planning on becoming pregnant anytime soon. Having a surgical procedure to “tie your tubes,” also called a tubal ligation, is a permanent and non-hormonal way to prevent pregnancy if you are sure that you will never want to become pregnant again in the future. This method should be considered non-reversible.

As far as hormonal birth control, thee are many more options. Hormonal forms of birth control have all of the benefits of preventing pregnancy, and they can also help those women who have painful, heavy, or irregular periods. There are pills, the patch, and the vaginal ring. These all contain 2 types of hormones that work together to keep your cycle regular. Alternatively, there is an injection and an IUD which only contain one type of hormone, and these methods of birth control also have the added benefit of making your periods shorter, lighter, or can make them go away completely.

This is just a general overview of the various available birth control methods that are out there. Check back each month as we discuss each method in more detail. When choosing birth control, it is always best to discuss these methods with your healthcare provider first. However, it is good to be informed and to have an idea in your mind what you are looking for in a birth control.

About Julie Leizer, M.D.

Dr. Julie Leizer grew up in East Brunswick, NJ and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. She is fluent in Spanish, and specializes with our Spanish speaking patients. After completing her Medical degree, Dr. Leizer underwent four years of training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, in New Brunswick, NJ.

See Dr. Leizer’s video here.

Are You a Healthy Woman?

Find out on Tuesday, September 27 at a Mom’s Night Out

Hosted by Genius Kids Academy in Morganville

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Daughter, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, wife, girlfriend, friend, caretaker, boss, worker, cook, maid, chauffeur, dream-maker, rainmaker, protector, champion, confidant and queen—all told, you are a woman. One woman, ever evolving.

Meet Dr. Borislava Burt-Libo of Healthy Woman Ob/Gyn and get the inside scoop on what you need to know to be a healthy woman for all of your most important roles.

Dr. Burt will be joined by her collegue Dr. Rebecca Cipriano, co-founder of Healthy Woman Ob/Gyn and founder of A Better You Weight Loss, who will share her secrets on how to lose weight—and keep it off for life!

And now the details:

Date: Tuesday, September 27

Time: 6:30 to 8:30

Place: Genius Kids Academy at 701 Ginesi Dr. in Morganville

So what is it that I am attending?: A mommy mixer (that means some good food, drink and mom talk), complete with goody bags, giveaways and great information that will change your life for the better.

RSVP with GKA Morganville owner Alena in person or via phone at 732. 851-6427.

We can’t wait to meet you and cheers to your health!

For more information, please call us at 732.431.1616.

About Dr. Slava

Dr. Borislava Burt-Libo grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y. She graduated magna cum laude from New York University with a major in psychology and a minor in biology. She then received her medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, where her medical education emphasized administering to each patient as a whole individual and caring for one’s health and well-being comprehensively and thoroughly, rather than treating just one symptom at a time. Dr. Burt then completed her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn and went on to practice in a private setting in Brooklyn and Manhattan for two years. Dr. Burt now lives in New Jersey with her husband and two children. She is fluent in Russian.

Healthy Woman’s third set of triplets was delivered last night! Third set!

The charmed trio was delivered by Dr. Rebecca Cipriano and Dr. Julie Leizer.

Mom, two girls and a boy are all doing well. Congratulations!

Fun triplet fact: Since 1989, there have been an average of only 1802 sets of triplets born each year in the US—and only 150 of them are identical.

Got multiples? Check out TripletConnection.org for advice, tips and reviews of multiple-friendly baby gear.

Well, picture this: Your water breaks, you call your OB, you book it down to the hospital and you’re greeted by (insert pause here for dramatic effect) a doctor you’ve never seen before in your life.

Sure, that doctor might be swell but do you really want to journey through labor and delivery with someone you don’t know and who doesn’t know you—especially after 40 weeks of getting to know, trusting and liking the doctors in your practice?

Laborists are a relatively new trend in birthing. Hospitals staff doctors who can attend births and some practices choose to have these laborists (sometimes referred to as “OB specialists”) to fill in for their own doctors, either routinely or when necessary.

Okay, no judgments here. To each her own.

But, let it be known that at Healthy Woman, we do not use laborists!

You will be delivered by one of our doctors, always!

The concept of laborists just doesn’t jive with our mission to be your partner in good health, mind, body and soul, and support you in your journey from mom-to-be and mom every single step of the way.

We want you to have a great birth—and we want to be a part of it!

Call us today (732.431.1616) to find out more about how we’ll always be here for you—and there for you when the big day finally arrives.

They’re vital, according to our very own Julie Leizer, M.D.

In an interview recently published in CentraState’s bi-monthly magazine Healthy Directions, Dr. Julie speaks frankly on the importance of staying current with your personal health check-ups.

Says Dr. Julie in the piece: “Many conditions that affect the reproductive health of women can be treated effectively when caught early on, but present serious risks when left unmanaged …. It goes without saying that women should schedule regular, yearly appointments with their OB/GYN.”

To read what else Dr. Julie has to say, download here and make sure you don’t miss her Q & A in the Meet the Doctor section on the same page.

To schedule your next appointment, call 732.431.1616.

She’s warm, caring and has a great positive attitude—and the patients love her!

The entire Healthy Woman team is so excited to have her on board.

Want to know more about Healthy Woman’s newest doctor? Read more about her here.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Slava, call 732.431.1616 or email us.