
Dr. Mohammed Elkousy, MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Maternal & Fetal Medicine
1850 TOWN CENTER PKWY SUITE 258 RESTON VA, 20190About
Dr. Mohammed Elkousy is an obstetrician practicing in Reston Virginia, Fairfax, Leesburg, South Riding/Dulles, Haymarket/Gainesville Virginia and in Silver Spring, MD. Dr. Elkousy specializes in Obsterics and especially high risk OB and related complications in both Maternal and Fetal care and all women's health. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Elkousy can treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. He has a special interest in high risk ob conditions and fetal problems. He manages numerous patients who conceive through IVF and has a special interest in their specific problems. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Ohio, Toledo Oh 1993
Board Certification
Maternal & Fetal Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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Dr. Mohammed Elkousy, MD's Expert Contributions
Prenatal Fetal Screening, Which Test Should I Do?
Pregnancy is an exciting time in your life. Your first visit to the OB is long and you will of course have many questions asked, and you will also want to ask many questions. One of the most important is prenatal testing and screening for your unborn baby. As technology gets better and better, the...
Could i be pregnant
Yes, it is possible to conceive. pay attention for symptoms and check a pregnancy test in a few weeks. READ MORE
Miscarriage
Not sure I understand the question. It would not be likely that you still have retained miscarriage tissue after 4 years. If you are having menstrual irregularities a sonogram and blood work would provide more information. You should follow up with your gyn. READ MORE
Will my baby get covid-19 since I have it?
Newborns have tested positive. It is not totally known if infection occurred prior to delivery, at delivery or after delivery. Fortunately most newborns who are positive have no or few symptoms. Most important is to focus on maternal health and to keep in touch with your doctor until you are better. READ MORE
What helps you get pregnant?
At 29, you are young. As long as you and your partner are healthy and you are having regular menstrual cycles, you should be able to conceive. Timing ovulation with a kit (any pharmacy can have one) can help speed things up. If you are having trouble after a year, then you should see your ob/gyn or reproductive endocrinologist. Practical things that help are eating a healthy diet, exercise, weight loss if needed, avoiding habits such as smoking and excess alcohol. Hope this helps. READ MORE
How does breastfeeding affect your body?
Affects you in mostly good ways. Right after delivery it helps contract the uterus and reduce uterine bleeding. It will suppress ovulation and provide temporary birth control (must be regularly feeding), quicker weight loss. It does require extra calories and calcium so if you don’t supplement with calcium rich food and vitamins you will lose some bone density. Other good things are bonding time with baby and better immunity for baby. READ MORE
What tests are done in the third trimester?
Fora a routine uncomplicated patient: Typical blood testing would include routine blood counts (CBC), antibody screening, glucose test. At 36 weeks a genital culture for group B streptococcus. Some patients may get a 3 rd trimester Fetal growth ultrasound. READ MORE
Which trimester is most important for the development of a fetus?
All are important but the early stages are what is most important for normal development to avoid birth defects. After the first trimester much of the development is mainly In growth. The fetal brain continues to grow and change even after birth. READ MORE
Can you get pregnant right after a miscarriage?
Yes. It is possible and it is ok to try. I usually tell patients after a first trimester miscarriage they can try after a month or the next cycle. READ MORE
Why did I get pregnant on the pill?
Many times, patients will accidentally skip/miss a pill or start the new pack late. Other possibilities are if you were sick and being on certain antibiotics or medications. READ MORE
How many days after your period do you ovulate?
It depends on how long your cycle is. For most women with a 28 day cycle, ovulation occurs day 14 after the first day of the last menstrual period. Subtract 14 from cycle length and that is expected ovulation. For a 30 day cycle it would be day 16. READ MORE
How do I figure out when I am ovulating?
Easiest way is with an ovulation kit, however you can time it by subtracting 14 days from your cycle length. You can also chart your temperature with a thermometer. When you see a jump in your temperature over your baseline, that is a sign for ovulation-basal body temperature chart. READ MORE
Can you get pregnant 2 days after ovulation?
Conception occurs within 24 hours of ovulation. READ MORE
What day of ovulation is best to conceive?
Once ovulation occurs, you have a 24 hour window for conception. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- Aium
- ACOG
- SMFM
- ISUOG
Professional Affiliations
- SmfmAcogAium
Areas of research
Preterm labor
Cervical incompetence
Twins
Geststional diabetes
VBAC counseling
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