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...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
Read More...Join Us for our annual Aesthetics Fair at The Woman’s Group! Administered by our staff of highly skilled practitioners, Aesthetic Services are available in the comfort and privacy of our medical offices. We will offer amazing promotions on our most popular aesthetics services during this once-a-year-event. Here are just a few items that will be featured at our
Read More...Learn how robotics can help with your gynecological conditions. Gynecological Robotic Procedures Learn more – register today for our free seminar. Gynecologists will discuss minimally invasive surgery using the da Vinci robot to treat gynecological problems. Robotic-assisted surgery offers less risk and faster recovery so you can get back to the activities you love sooner.
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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...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...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
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