Acetaminophen is one of the safest medications during pregnancy, according to Doctor Alberto Sirven, Obstetrician-Gynecologist at West Kendall Baptist Hospital, who also adds that ibuprofen is contraindicated. The woman has to discuss with her doctor about which medications she can take and why, he says. It’s important to disclose all the medications, including vitamins, because, […]
Maternal age, premature rupture of the membranes, high blood pressure, and blood-clotting disorders can affect the health of the placenta. Dr. Robert Feldman, Chief and Medical Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology with Baptist Health South Florida, explains them and talks about the formation of the placenta.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
