More people are having difficulty getting pregnant at a later stage. Physicians consider advanced maternal age around the age of 35 and up. Dr. Karen Salazar-Valdes, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Hospital of Miami, also says as people get older, certain problems can happen such as the baby is going to be born OK or…...

There are several things that a mother can do before becoming pregnant such as taking folic acid, quitting alcohol & drugs, making sure vaccines are current, controlling medical conditions, discussing medications with doctor and avoiding toxic substances. Dr. Sarah Bedell. Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, doesn’t recommend any alcohol during pregnancy. [vc_toggle…...

There are several types of medications to treat infertility in women. Dr. Robert Feldman, Chief and Medical Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology with Baptist Health South Florida, talks about some of them, such as letrozole and clomiphene citrate. The 100 medications might be prescribed to a woman who is experiencing infertility so we have…...

There are several factors that can affect pregnancy such as weight and smoking. Dr. Victoria Bedell, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, also advises doing a genetic screening. Dr. Joanna Bedell, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains women who have underweight or overweight can have problems getting pregnant. Healthy…...

Dr. Alberto Sirven, Medical Director of the West Kendall OB/GYN Program and Women and Infant Credentials Committee Chairman with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, says he encourages patients to exercise. He recommends walking and swimming to increase your heart rate and help the cardiovascular system. Janette Janero, patient, explains with her first pregnancy she kept on…...

Fertility Specialist Enrique Soto says that 3% of women and men can have fertility problems, because it is a combined thing. In order to help the couple to conceive, specialists do basic tests. “For men, a sperm test is conducted to know how many sperms there are, how well they move and the shape. The…...

Dr. Jason James, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains when you have a baby there are two options: vaginal delivery or cesarean section, which is an operative form of delivery by removing the baby through the abdomen. He also says the early signs that labor es nearing are feeling a lot of…...

Carey Acosta, Lactation Consultant with Homestead Hospital says some of the benefits of breast feeding for a mom are lowering the risk of diabetes and heart disease, and lowering the risk of breast, ovarian and uterine cancer. She also affirms it can also lower the risk of osteoporosis and Alzheimer. But the best benefit of…...