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
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The Woman’s Group Drs. Discuss Maternal Mortality; Black and Hispanic Americans Disproportionately at Risk Reporter JJ Burton, of ABC Action News in Tampa, video interviews Drs. Sharon Ingram and Carolina Hernandez of The Woman’s Group OBGYN on the subject of maternal mortality and infant mortality, what it means, who it affects, and how mothers can
Read More...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...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...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...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...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...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
Read More...We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Stephanie Trexler, MD, our newest OB/GYN at The Woman’s Group Tampa “ I am driven to care for women, from their first gynecology visit, through menopause and beyond. “ Stephanie Trexler was born in Yorba Linda, California and was raised in Manassas, Virginia. She attended the University of Virginia,
Read More...Zika is one of the world’s most hot-button issues right now, and it may actually affect your travel plans. Cases of the virus have already been confirmed in South Florida, and a large portion of South and Latin America continue to battle with it. The Woman’s Group is committed to keeping our patients up-to-date on
Read More...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
Read More...Which Medications Are Safe During Pregnancy? Pregnant and concerned about which over-the-counter medications are safe for you? When you’re pregnant, treating a simple ailment can seem complicated. While you may be tempted to reach for the medications you used before your pregnancy, it’s safer to check with the doctor first. There are many medications that
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