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Dr. Joanna Bedell

Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida

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Prenatal Care

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.

Prenatal Care: Due Date

Due date can be determined by two ways: if a patient has a regular period, she can go off when the first day of her last period was, and by ultrasound, explains Dr. Victoria Bedell, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida. Also Dr. Joanna Bedell, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, describes the uses of the ultrasound machine during visits.

Prenatal Visits: Common Questions

Regarding delivery, most questions are about epidural vs. natural delivery, Dr. Joanna Bedell, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains epidural is very safe and helpful. Dr. Sarah Bedell. Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, advises moms to start to look for a pediatrician in the last two months of pregnancy.

Healthy Pregnancy and Folic Acid

Folic acid is critical for preventing neural tube defects. Dr. Sarah Bedell. Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains the FDA started mandating that folic acid be added to a lot of daily foods. Iron, calcium, iodine and vitamin A are important too, says Dr. Joanna Bedell, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida.

Finding Out Multiple Pregnancy

Dr. Sarah Bedell, Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Baptist Health South Florida, says a lot of women that have twins or any type of multiple pregnancy will have worsening morning sickness. She explains it is related to the level of pregnancy hormone that they have in their body and that tends to be higher when you have more than one baby. Weight is another sign. Dr. Joanna Bedell, Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Baptist Health South Florida, says it is normal to gain about 25-30 pounds for each fetus.

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