C-Section Risks for Mother & BabyVideos

C-Section can bring some risks for the mother, such as infection, postpartum hemorrhage, reactions to anesthesia, blood clots, wound infection, surgical injury and increased risks during future pregnancies.

About the baby, Dr. Anna Suarez Davis, Obstetrician and Gynecologist at …

DVT during PregnancyVideos

Kalley Casey, a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) patient, says when she was 28 weeks pregnant she woke up and noticed that her calf started to hurt. She thought it was a cramp, but by the early evening it was …

What are some uncommon symptoms of common diseases?Ask Hanna

In medicine, there is a saying that “common things are common”, meaning that most conditions seen by doctors are not obscure, nor is the manner in which they present themselves. On occasion, however, illnesses present in unusual ways and it …

What is the Peripheral Nervous System and what is Peripheral Neuropathy?Ask Hanna

Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) is one of the most common, yet least well known, chronic conditions in the U.S., affecting over 20 million people. PN is not a single disease, but is a group of over 100 disorders that occur due …

Do Baby Boomers have a higher risk of Hepatitis C?Ask Hanna

Americans born between 1945 and 1965 are popularly referred to as “baby boomers”. This population of people, now in their 50’s and 60’s, were part of an explosion of babies born following World War II. Recently, the US Preventive Services …

How do I manage lower back pain?Ask Hanna

It is estimated that approximately 80% of us will develop back pain at some point in our lives. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, estimates that approximately 27 million Americans are affected by back pain each year. Misinformation and …

How do I treat a dental issue while I wait to see a dentist?Ask Hanna

Just like other organs or structures in the body, the teeth are susceptible to acute injuries, infections, and defects. Knowing what do when one of these occurs can help minimize discomfort and improve the outcome. In some cases, this may …

Is it really bad to overeat during the holiday season?Ask Hanna

For many people, the holiday season is the happiest time of the year. But power shopping, visiting relatives and over-eating can also take its toll on the body. During this time of year, food seems to be everywhere. One explanation …

How loud is too loud?Ask Hanna

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released a report on the effect of unsafe listening practices on hearing. They estimate that up to one billion young people worldwide could be at risk of hearing loss due to exposure to excessive …