Obstetrics Tampa; Take a Maternity Ward Virtual Tour
Enjoy a Virtual Tour of the St. Joseph’s Hospital South Maternity Ward The Woman’s Group Obstetrics delivers exclusively at the three St. Joseph’s Hospitals located in the Tampa area. The Woman’s Group physicians know our obstetrics patients and their families will enjoy the highest levels of service and professionalism at St. Joseph’s, when they need
Read More...Delivering A Baby During The Pandemic; A Year In Review
For mothers-to-be and those who have delivered over the last year, the challenges have been great. The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a great reduction in resources for new mothers. Reporter Sara Rosario from Tampa Bay 10 brings us a story about a local Tampa mom, Nicole Arbiso, who delivered a year ago. This video
Read More...Q&A: Smoking, Alcohol, Marijuana and Other Drugs
Q&A: Frequently Asked Questions about Pregnancy and Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drugs Here are answers to many questions asked about drugs and alcohol that are asked during pregnancy: Why is smoking dangerous during pregnancy? When a woman smokes cigarettes during pregnancy, her fetus is exposed to many harmful chemicals. Nicotine is only one of 4,000 toxic
Read More...Risks from Eating the Placenta
You may have heard many celebrities talking about eating their placenta after they give birth. While it may be a trendy thing to do, you need to seriously consider the risks involved. There are lots of claims that placentophagy (a fancier term for placenta eating) improves lactation, lifts mood, provides energy and wards off postpartum depression. Placentophagy
Read More...It’s World Breastfeeding Week: Find Out More About Breastfeeding
The first week of August is World Breastfeeding Week! Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of a baby’s life. Breastfeeding should continue up to the baby’s first birthday as new foods are introduced. These are the recommendations from the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Find out more about how to
Read More...July is National Cord Blood Awareness Month
Expectant parents are often bombarded with information well before they bring home their new baby. One of the questions that you may have already been asked is if you plan to save your baby’s “cord blood?” If you are unsure what to consider when making this decision, here is some basic information to start
Read More...The Importance of a Preconception Check-Up
Ready to start a family? Scheduling a visit with your ob-gyn before you start trying to conceive is an important first step. Considering that your baby starts developing even before you know you’re pregnant, a preconception visit is one of the most significant things you can do for your future child. Here are some answers to
Read More...The Woman’s Group selected as 2017 Top Docs
The Woman’s Group doctors are TOP DOCS! Tampa Magazine just released its 2017 Annual Top Doctors edition, and we are so proud of our very own Top Docs choose in the TAMPA OB/gyn category! Each year Top Docs are nominated and voted on by their peers. Congrats! VOTED #1: Dr. Eva Crooke, MD Runner-up: Dr.
Read More...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...The Woman’s Group is a leader in Tampa obstetrics
Leaders in Tampa Obstetrics: Prenatal Genetic Screening Tests At The Woman’s Group, we are leaders in Tampa obstetrics services for women. We know that the emotional and physical health of expectant mothers has much to do with the overall satisfaction in the birth experience, and ultimately, the health of her baby. We offer comprehensive prenatal
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