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Dr. Karen Salazar-Valdes

Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Hospital of Miami

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Sleeping: Adenosine And Melatonin

In recent years the number of women smokers who get pregnant has increased comparing with ten years ago. Dr. Karen Salazar-Valdes, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Hospital of Miami advises staying away from smoking, because it can affect the fetus. She also recommends not drinking during pregnancy.

Cosmetics & Pregnancy

Dr. Karen Salazar-Valdes, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Hospital of Miami, says there are some products that contain ammonia and formaldehyde but nowadays are more considered safe in pregnancy than in the past. The expert affirms she doesnâ€™t forbid her patients to dye their hair or paint their nails. “It's safe and you should look pretty," she says.

Pregnancy At An Older Age

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 if there will be a chromosome anomaly. She always advises consulting with a specialist.

Safe Medication During Pregnancy

Most of the asthma medication is completely safe during pregnancy, affirms Dr. Karen Salazar-Valdes, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Hospital of Miami. However, the doctor says there are some medications patients should adjust during pregnancy such as medication for high blood pressure. Also she recommends not taking aspirin or ibuprofen during pregnancy. In headaches cases, patients should take acetaminophen.

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