We are often asked at what age should parents schedule their daughter’s first gynecological visit. At the Women’s Center of Orlando, werecommend young women be seen for their first visit between the ages of 13-15. This is the recommendation of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. The first gynecological visit is a wonderful opportunity to establish a patient/doctorContinue reading “Your Daughter’s First Gynecological Visit”
Pregnant patients often ask whether they should be exercising during their pregnancy. The answer is a resounding yes! But, we always follow that with a reminder that it’s very important to discuss exercising with your physician. There are certain medical conditions related to pregnancy which may not allow you to exercise, such as placenta previa,Continue reading “Is Prenatal Yoga the Best Answer for Exercise During Pregnancy?”
With all of the hormonal, physical and emotional changes that happen during pregnancy, you’ve probably dealt with morning sickness, minor aches and pains and digestive woes. Although most pregnancy symptoms and pregnancy concerns are nothing to worry about, you might be unsure whether you should call your OB/GYN or midwife or maybe even worry thatContinue reading “Here are Ten Reasons For Calling Your Doctor While Your Pregnant”
One in ten babies is born premature (before term, 37 weeks), reports the March of Dimes. In 2015, 380,000 babies were born before term, according to Live Science. If born prematurely, babies are placed in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, NICU, to remedy any complications and nurture the infant. “With wires and tubes coming outContinue reading “Pampers Delivers Its Smallest Diaper Ever for the Tiniest Premature Babies”
This article will discuss Endometriosis. Endometriosis affects an estimated 176 million women worldwide regardless of their ethnic and social background. Many remain undiagnosed and are therefore not treated. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (the endometrial stroma and glands, which should only be located inside the uterus) is found elsewhereContinue reading “March is Endometriosis Awareness Month… Do You Know the Facts?”
There is a rather large range of “normal” among menstruating women. Unpredictable or long menstrual cycles are fairly normal for teenagers and for women that are in their 40s. For teens, a normal cycle can be as brief as 21 days or as long as 45 days. If you’re teen, you can expect that yourContinue reading “What’s Considered a “Normal” Menstrual Cycle?”
On Thursday February 23rd The Women’s Center of Orlando’s St. Cloud office hosted the first of its Mommy-and-Me Certified Nurse Midwife discussions. The discussion was led by Certified Nurse Midwife Kaitlyn Zipoli and engaged in conversation with moms about subjects like lactation, intimacy and stress. The next Mommy-and-Me discussion will take place at The Women’s CenterContinue reading “The Women’s Center of Orlando St. Cloud Office Hosts Its First Mommy-and-Me Discussion”
Exercise may be an efficient way for obese pregnant women to lower their risk of diabetes, dangerously high blood pressure and other complications, research suggests. As reported at the 37th annual meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine in San Diego, California, Savitsky and her team analyzed previously published research on the effect of exerciseContinue reading “Exercise During Pregnancy May Reduce Dangerous Complications in Obese Women”
A Mediterranean diet rich in virgin olive oil may improve the function of “good” cholesterol in people at risk for heart disease, according to a new study. A Mediterranean diet is based on the typical eating habits in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. It includes dairy products, fish and poultry more so than redContinue reading “Need a Recipe for Good Cholesterol? Try a Mediterranean Diet Virgin Olive Oil!”
Skin-to-skin contact between moms and newborn babies directly after birth can be used to promote breastfeeding and may give babies a healthier start in life, according to a new analysis of already existing study data. Women who had skin-to-skin contact with their unclothed babies immediately after delivery were more likely to breastfeed for a longer periodContinue reading “Mom and Baby Benefit from Skin to Skin Contact After Birth”
