One of the most private and personal family matters is again a political hot potato. Reproductive health is important for women’s general health and wellbeing. It is central to their ability to make choices and decisions about their lives, including when, or whether, to consider having children.
We have heard enough sound bites and rhetoric. Let’s get some facts.
My guest today is Lashell Jones, a highly skilled ultrasound specialist in obstetrics and gynecology (RDMS-OB GYN) and fetal echocardiography (RDCS-FE). She currently holds the esteemed position of Lead Sonographer at Maternal Fetal Associates in Reston, Virginia. With over 20 years of experience in women's health and perinatal medicine, and fertility.
Meet the Guest: LaShell Jones
Lashell Jones, a highly skilled ultrasound specialist in obstetrics and gynecology (RDMS-OB GYN) and fetal echocardiography (RDCS-FE), currently holds the esteemed position of Lead Sonographer at Maternal Fetal Associates in Reston, Virginia. With over 20 years of experience in women's health and perinatal medicine, Lashell has developed a comprehensive understanding of her profession. Her journey in maternal fetal medicine began with a unique opportunity to receive direct training from a perinatal specialist, which further solidified her dedication to women's health, fetal development, and echocardiography.
Throughout her career, Lashell has actively contributed to the field through various assignments. One notable task was her voluntary involvement in the Fetal Echo registry item writing initiative organized by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
Additionally, Lashell has collaborated with her peers in the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program, where she has played a role in creating, reviewing, and editing questions for the annual quality assurance program.
🔑 Key Insights:
✔️ Reproductive health is an important, personal matter that significantly affects women's overall well-being and life choices.
✔️ Ultrasound specialists play a crucial role in detecting early issues and helping manage patients' anxiety during pregnancy.
✔️ Understanding patients' anxiety and providing a supportive environment can greatly enhance their experience.
✔️ Early detection is key in managing potential issues during pregnancy.
✔️ The journey of fertility treatments like IVF can be emotionally intense and filled with ups and downs, but it can also be incredibly rewarding.
💡 Discussion Points:
- The importance of reproductive health and care
- The role of ultrasound specialists in obstetrics and gynecology
- The challenges and rewards of fertility treatments like IVF
- The significance of early detection in managing potential issues during pregnancy
- The impact of anxiety and stress on pregnancy and fertility
- The importance of providing patients with accurate information and support
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Lashell Guest Speaker Events:
- Don’t Waste a Good Mistake: Learning from Cases of Errors in Fetal Echocardiography (Fetal Heart Society-Webinar, March 2021)
- Also, Lashell participated as a virtual speaker on the topic, “Blueprint to Success: Quality Assurance Vs Congenital Heart Disease.” (Scholars Conferences, Oct 2023, Tokyo, Japan)
- She just completed a LIVE launching, Lashell became the exclusive author for an exam prep fetal echo content on the iOS app PREPRY. This content will serve as a valuable.
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