What is Gestational Diabetes?
November is Diabetes Awareness Month: What is Gestational Diabetes? At The Woman’s Group, we see patients with many different health backgrounds. Although many patients have been perfectly healthy before their pregnancy, unexpected challenges can arise even with the best planning. Gestational diabetes is one such condition that can occur, but it can also be managed
Read More...Obstetrics and Exercise: The Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy
Wondering if you should still exercise during pregnancy? The latest research says to keep moving! Recently, researchers collected and examined clinical data on exercise during pregnancy and whether it plays a role in pre-term birth, and found that exercise is safe and does not increase the risk of pre-term birth. Beneficially, women who exercised were
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Dr. Peden on Pelvic Floor Disorders and What You Need to Know
Even though pelvic floor disorders affect 50% of women, many find the subject too embarrassing to talk about. No one has to suffer in silence. Dr. Carmen Peden says there is help available at The Woman’s Group in Tampa.
Read More...How To Choose the Best Sunscreen for Your Skin
Our doctors at The Woman’s Group know that skin cancers are more prevalent than ever: one out of every five Americans will get skin cancer at some point in their lives. About 90% of the time, the risk of developing skin cancer is directly related to the amount and intensity of ultraviolet (UV) light exposure
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