Pregnancy: First Trimester and MiscarriageVideos

What are the causes of a miscarriage? Dr. Eduardo Valdes, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains how the baby is developing during the first trimester, and the anomalies that can cause an unfortunate situation, like a …

Pregnancy and GallstonesVideos

Gallstones can be developed during pregnancy, says Dr. Todd Mangione, General Surgeon with Homestead Hospital, but he doesn’t recommend their removal, unless the mom is coming in with multiple bouts of gallbladder attacks.

Fatty foods can be avoided for …

Maternity Care: D&C ProcedureVideos

Dr. Alberto Sirven, Medical Director of the West Kendall OB/GYN Program and Women and Infant Credentials Committee Chairman with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, explains D&C (Dilation and Curettage) procedure is to remove the products of conception after a miscarriage.…

What effect does excessive drinking have on the body?Ask Hanna

Many times, we tend to think of long-standing conditions, such as chronic liver disease, as being responsible for causing deaths due to excessive alcohol consumption. A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), however, has shed new light …