your go-to guru for all things baby bump
Cat G. Dieffenbach, M.D.
Expert care for moms-to-be
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Cat G. Dieffenbach, M.D.
Catherine G. Dieffenbach, M.D. joined IGO Medical Group in September 2023. Dr. Dieffenbach recieved her medical degree at University of California, San Diego. She also completed an internship year in General Surgery at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard in Boston, followed by and OBGYN residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard in Boston. Dr. Dieffenbach is a La Jolla native and couldn’t wait to return home after almost 10 years in Boston, to join IGO and raise her family. Dr. Dieffenbach's private practice specializes in comprehensive healthcare for women including obstetrics, general gynecology, menopause and gynecologic surgery. She has a particular interest in preventative medicine and contraception. She is fluent in Spanish. San Diego locals looking for a great OBGYN - we highly recommend Cat! Make an appointment with her at IGO.
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Live in San Diego and looking for a great OBGYN? Dr. Dieffenbach is taking new patients and we highly recommend her to all büddhibabes! Make an appointment with her at IGO in La Jolla.
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All Your Prenatal Questions Answered
When it comes to having babies, the glossy Instagram version rarely matches reality. In this candid conversation, Carolina and Amanda bring in OBGYN and longtime büddhi community member Dr. Catherine Dieffenbach to shatter the myths around the childbearing journey. Dr. Dieffenbach doesn't hold back on the wildly diverse experiences women face during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum—from the surprisingly helpful benefits of yoga and meditation to the challenges that blindside even the most prepared mothers. Whether you're currently pregnant, planning to be, or simply want to understand what your friends with kids are really going through, this eye-opening discussion delivers the honest, medical perspective that typical baby books conveniently leave out. Consider this your insider's guide to the beautiful mess of bringing new humans into the world.
