Symptoms of preterm labor are the same as labor. Dr. Alejandra Salazar, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, advises going to the E.R immediately if the patient is bleeding, leaking amniotic fluid or has contractions, and explains the …
Being a very large baby, being born early, having low blood sugar and developing diabetes later in the life are some consequences of gestational diabetes on babies.
Dr. Ellen Schwartzbard, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains there’s …
What are the causes of a miscarriage? Dr. Eduardo Valdes, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains how the baby is developing during the first trimester, and the anomalies that can cause an unfortunate situation, like a miscarriage. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.…
