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What to Do With a Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis
The results are in, and you've tested positive for gestational diabetes. Now what? Gestational diabetes may be inconvenient, but it's not uncommon. The good news is that this is a temporary condition. Your eating habits and lifestyle may need to … Continue reading
The Benefits of Prenatal Yoga
Want to increase your comfort during pregnancy and prepare your body for childbirth? Try prenatal yoga! Sticking to an exercise routine during pregnancy can be difficult, especially as you reach your second and third trimesters. Yoga is a good way … Continue reading
Help Yourself and Your Baby With Our Maternal Addiction Program
Pregnant and addicted to drugs? There is help. Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has formed a task force to help reduce the number of babies born exposed to prescription drug addiction — a number that has “tripled since 2007.” One of … Continue reading
You Can Get Help for Endometriosis
Don't let the pain of endometriosis keep you down for good. It's normal to experience painful cramps during menstruation, right ladies? Sometimes. When your pain is severe and tends to last for several days, you may have an underlying medical … Continue reading
The Benefits of Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding has numerous health benefits for babies, and it's good for moms, too. As a new mother or mom-to-be, you probably have heard the phrase "breast is best." Undoubtedly, it's a great source of nutrition for your baby, but did … Continue reading
Having Twins? Why A Level 3 NICU Is Important
Having multiples can be an exciting and scary time for parents. Congratulations — it's finally happening! The tests came back positive, you feel good but you had an extra surprise when you went in for your ultrasound. It's twins! Having … Continue reading
Don’t Put Off Your Pap Smear: Get Tested for Cervical Cancer
Early detection can make a difference in treating many types of cancer, including cervical cancer. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. If you're not familiar with cervical cancer, it's time to get educated — what you don’t know could be … Continue reading
Categories: Health for Women
Tags: abnormal cells, cervical cancer, cervix, female, FL, HPV, HPV vaccine, human papillomavirus, pap, plantation, Plantation General Hospital, surgery, women
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How Long Should You Breastfeed?
World Breastfeeding Week is August 1 to 7. It's a good time to learn about the importance of breastfeeding and how long you should nurse. Congratulations! You have decided to breastfeed your baby. You know it's one of the healthiest … Continue reading
What to Expect from Our NICU
No matter what dreams you have for your unborn baby, the overriding concern for parents-to-be is that the child is healthy. Learning that your little one has medical problems and might need extra care after birth can be both scary … Continue reading
Getting Ready for the Arrival of Your Baby
Congratulations! It won't be long before your entire life changes. And the closer your due date comes, the more you find yourself in full nesting mode. You're cleaning the house, driving to weekly doctor appointments and wondering more and more … Continue reading
Categories: Health for Women
Tags: baby care, childbirth, Florida, infant care, newborns, obstetrics, plantation, Plantation General, pregnancy
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