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”
The Women’s Center has entered into a “new phase’ in its 20 year commitment to women’s health in Central Florida. Dr. Gearity and The Women’s Center of Orlando have had a long and successful relationship with Winnie Palmer Hospital in delivering babies, but with the continued growth of the practice they are now delivering babiesContinue reading “Dr. Carlos Rodrigues Delivers First Baby at Florida Hospital Orlando for The Women’s Center”
For women diagnosed with breast cancer, high vitamin D levels in the blood may be tied to better odds of surviving and having tumors with less deadly characteristics, suggests a new study. While the new study supports previous research on vitamin D and breast cancer, it can’t prove that boosting vitamin D levels will improveContinue reading “Study Shows Vitamin D Levels May Be Tied to Better Breast Cancer Survival Odds”
We live in a busy world where convenience is key to our lifestyles. Having OBGYN procedures performed in an office that is already familiar, trusted and in a convenient location, not only offer peace of mind but saves you time and money. Most of these procedures were formerly performed in a hospital setting or outpatient surgeryContinue reading “In-Office Procedures offer Convenience and NO WAIT Time!”
The World Health Organization announced on Thursday, October 13, 2016, that Tuberculosis is not under control as was once believed, and could pose a serious threat to pregnancy. In fact, between 2013 and 2016 there has been an increase of reported cases. This is a real concern for the health community because out of the estimatedContinue reading “Tuberculosis is Not Under Control and Can Be Pregnancy Risk”
Mammogram anxiety has become part of my routine process and maybe yours. Regardless of all the information we have about technological advances in detecting and treating breast cancer in its early stages, we still get nervous and want to procrastinate, or just totally avoid getting a mammogram. I recognize this fear in me but I also know thatContinue reading “Having Anxiety Over Having a Mammogram? We Have No Appointment Delays at The Women’s Center!”
