Thyroid Disorders & Pregnancy
Stressors activate autoimmune diseases and, sometimes, stress pregnancy may cause autoimmune things to come out. Dr. Lara Paraskos, Endocrinologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains how pregnancy can contribute to develop the condition. What about after pregnancy is a lot of diamonds developed thyroid problems after pregnancy what's the correlation it's a great question…...
Read MorePregnancy and Deep Vein Thrombosis
Dr. Ellen Schwartzbard, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, says deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is when a blood clot develops in the deep veins of your lower extremities. She explains when somebody has DVT, swellness tends to be more one-sided rather than both sides, and they have pain and redness. But something…...
Read MorePregnancy and Education
Every woman is different, and every pregnancy is different. Dr. Eduardo Valdes, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, talks about the importance of educating women about being pregnant from the first time they come into the office. There is a lot that happens during those nine months of pregnancy and every woman…...
Read MoreVaccines During Pregnancy
Whooping cough and flu vaccines during pregnancy are recommended by Doctor Alberto Sirven, Obstetrician-Gynecologist at West Kendall Baptist Hospital. He explains when the woman gets vaccinated during this period, she transfers the antibodies to the unborn baby. The doctor mentions there were at least 7 deaths associated with flu. That’s why he recommends getting vaccinated…...
Read MorePhysical Changes of Pregnancy
Physical changes start during pregnancy as well as hormonal changes. Sandi Glandt, Family & Fitness Coach with Business and Body, explains the process consists of navigating across a lot of topics and suggests some tools to make women feel more confident. What are some of those pregnancy changes yeah so you know it's it's…...
Read MoreWeight Management during Pregnancy
Dr. Joanna Bedell, Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Baptist Health South Florida, says the average weight that a woman gains when it is one baby is about 25 to 30 if you are already starting at a normal weight. "For patients who are coming into the pregnancy overweight, we recommend maybe 10, 15, 20 pounds, a…...
Read MorePregnancy: Second Trimester
How do symptoms change from the first to the second trimester? Dr. Eduardo Valdes, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, talks about women starting to feel better, women not being as tired as they were before, and the body finally adapting to the changes in the hormones. Before the break we discussed…...
Read MorePregnancy and Gallstones
Gallstones can be developed during pregnancy, says Dr. Todd Mangione, General Surgeon with Homestead Hospital, but he doesn’t recommend their removal, unless the mom is coming in with multiple bouts of gallbladder attacks. Fatty foods can be avoided for preventing gallstones, although if it’s considered “good fat”, the specialist explains. Is there a correlation…...
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