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...Making the Most of Your Health Care Visit To achieve the best health, you need to be an active member of your health care team. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) suggest that one way is to actively participate in your visit to prepare ahead of time. Making the Appointment When you make
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Congratulations to Drs. Carmen Peden & Pamela Twitty of THE WOMAN’S GROUP for recognition of 2017 BEST OF TAMPA Dr. Carmen Peden and Dr. Pamela Twitty offer services for myomectomy, pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence treatments & procedures, endometrial ablation, no-incision tubal occlusion, gynecologic ultrasound, hormone replacement therapy as well as minimally invasive surgical options using
Read More...National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) is March 10. Learn how HIV affects women and girls in the United States and how women can protect themselves. HIV remains a significant health issue for women and adolescent girls, with more than 280,000 women living with HIV in the United States. In 2014, an estimated
Read More...Recent Study says Cervical Cancer Is Deadlier Than We Thought At The Woman’s Group, we are always carefully reviewing the latest in medical research. According to a new study printed in the medical journal, Cancer, cervical cancer is a highly preventable cancer that can turn deadly if it is left undetected for too long. The study
Read More...January: the beginning of a new year, the month everyone decides to go back to the gym or get in shape, the month for changes or new beginnings. January is also Thyroid Awareness Month. The thyroid gland is located at the base of your neck in front of your trachea (or windpipe). The thyroid gland
Read More...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...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...At The Woman’s Group, we want every person to know the symptoms of breast cancer. By performing breast self-exams, you will be able to more easily identify any changes in your breast. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Radiology recommend annual screening beginning at age 40. ACOG also recommends
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