Labor dystocia is a common reason for doing a C-Section. Dr. Anna Suarez Davis, Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Baptist Hospital of Miami, explains it happens when the labor does not progress the way that doctors expect. According to her, another reason is abnormal or indeterminate fetal heart rate tracing. “Sometimes the heart rate is a […]
During pregnancy, women should not do something that creates impact into the pelvic floor or anything that can cause falls or affect balance. Monica Gonzalez, Strength & Conditioning Specialist with Old Bull Athletics, advises women to listen to their body through pregnancy and always try to move.
How is the due date determined? Dr. Eduardo Valdes, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains the due date is usually determined by the first day of the patient’s last period, and how are the other different calculations.
Dr. Alberto Sirven, Medical Director of the West Kendall OB/GYN Program and Women and Infant Credentials Committee Chairman with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, explains with a 3D imaging when a baby is dropping. He describes the whole wonderful process of birth. He also explains Braxton hicks are contractions usually associated with getting the uterus for […]
Being pregnant is a delicate topic because the woman is limited to what postures and what positions she can assume towards. Before she gets pregnant it is important to have a strong core and strong back muscles, recommends Dr. Melissa Guanche, Physiatrist at Baptist Health Neuroscience Center. Also she says it is important to take […]
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 running can be good for pregnancy, because the muscles in the vagina will be helped by the strength of the legs and the buttocks. He also explains the epidural allows mothers […]
“If you are pregnant and entering into hurricane seasons, thinking about where your pregnancy may be as we really gear up to the higher peak months of hurricanes season (August, September), it’s a good conversation to have with your obstetrician-gynecologist if they would want you to come in and to make sure that you’re okay […]
Dr. Joanna Bedell, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, says a lot has changed in gynecology and obstetrics. There has been a bigger push to medically manage heavy bleeding, painful periods, endometriosis, and a lot of things that traditionally would have jumped to surgery. She also points out obstetrics has totally advanced. “Ultrasound […]
A Safe Haven for Newborns is an option for women that are pregnant and do not know what to do, are hiding their pregnancy, and for those that are pregnant and receiving no medical care. Nick Silverio, Founder of A Safe Haven for Newborns, explains they receive seven or eight calls per day from all […]
