What is Gestational Diabetes? Diabetes is a condition in which too much glucose (sugar) remains in the bloodstream instead of being used for energy or stored in the body as energy. Over time, this can cause damage to the eyes, kidneys, nerves, blood vessels, and heart. In pregnancy, gestational diabetes can cause complications for both mom […]
Drs. Clark, Culpepper, Dinh, and Mooken all got their first of two covid vaccine shots last week. We all feel great and had no serious adverse side effects. We got vaccinated to protect ourselves, our families, and our patients. There is NO coronavirus in the vaccine, and it is NOT a live virus vaccine. […]
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to indulge in all kinds of culinary delights while pregnant. Unfortunately, pregnancy is associated with a higher risk of food poisoning which can lead to serious illnesses. Here are some tips for avoiding the most common causes of food poisoning so you can have a safe holiday. Foods With Higher Food […]
As COVID 19 case numbers are, unfortunately, again on the rise a lot of my patients have been asking me whether or not it is safe to have a baby this year. It seems that almost everyone I know is either having a baby, a puppy, or remodeling. Obviously, it would be nice to not […]
As your third trimester approaches, this thought may cross your mind. In the state of Texas, around 65% of births are vaginal and about 35% are C-Sections, or cesarean sections. A vaginal delivery is the preferred type of delivery and generally considered your “default” delivery. C-Sections are generally only performed if a vaginal delivery has […]
Dr. Mark Bernstien and Dr. Robert Milstein, the founding members of Dallas Obstetrics and Gynecology PA, recently announced their retirement, which was effective May 1, 2019. “We became OBGYN specialists for one reason: to help our patients through every stage of their lives. Whether they were expecting a child, having their first OBGYN appointment or […]
What medicines are safe to use while breastfeeding? Stool softeners like Miralax or Dulcolax? Acid blockers like Zantac or Pepcid? What about anti-inflammatory medications or antibiotics? To help answer your questions, we put together a list of commonly used medications, along with safety considerations during breastfeeding. If you need additional information, the National Library of Medicine is […]
I hear it all the time, “I don’t need PAP smears anymore.” “My PCP said I don’t need those anymore.” “I’m too old for a PAP.” That is both right AND wrong. The cervix is the opening to the uterus that we can see when we look into the vagina. A PAP smear is a […]
The are lots of reasons you can have vaginal itching, Yeast infection, bacterial infection, came in contact with something not good, and STD. The important thing to know is Vagisil does not help with ANY of them. Vagisil is numbing medicine, meaning it will stop the itch until it wears off. Then, the itch will […]
The usual reasons are pretty obvious. I have to see more patients in the same amount of time to make less money than I did before. I have to be available at any moment for a delivery because babies can’t wait. I have to respond to any surgical emergency when it happens. Sometimes patients are […]
