Aretha N. Makia, MD

Other Service Specialist

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Obstetrician

Dr. Aretha N. Makia is an Obstetrician in Kensington, MD with special training and skill in medically managing pregnancy, then, both vaginal and surgical childbirth. As an Obstetrician, Aretha N. Makia, MD performs pregnancy monitoring and birthing support. Obstetrics is the surgical field that manages natural, medication-assisted, and/or high-risk childbirth. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Obstetricians include morning sickness, back and leg pain, high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, and infections. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Obstetricians include routine prenatal ultrasounds, measurements and tests, supervision of baby's delivery in cooperation with nurse-midwives, physician assistants, and other pregnancy care professionals.