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Labor occurs in three stages. Stage 1 There are three phases to the first stage of labor, which begins at the onset of true contractions and completes with the full dilation of the cervix. The three phases include: Early phase. Also called the latent phase, this time involves contractions every 5 to 20 minutes. Contractions […]
Hospital tours, classes, and support Schedule your tour of The Women’s Hospital of Texas, or register for classes by calling 713-791-7495. You may also find information on Classes and Events by visiting http://www.womanshospital.com. Understanding Insurance Generally, there is a global fee for obstetric care that includes office visits, labor and delivery, and your postpartum checkup. […]
Benefits of breastfeeding For Baby: For your baby, breast milk is both nutritious and medicinal. Breastfeeding reduces the risk of pneumonia, diarrhea, ear infections, urinary tract infection, and meningitis. Breastfeeding is fuel to the developing brain. It is said that breast milk can lead to an IQ that is higher by two to five points. […]
You followed your doctor’s orders while pregnant, received quality prenatal care, and your bundle of joy has arrived to complete your world. Your new chapter of motherhood has arrived. That does not mean you can stop taking care of yourself. You need as much care and attention as your new baby does in order to […]
A woman’s body endures great change and stress during the nine months of pregnancy and trauma of delivery. The reward is tremendous, but mom needs and deserves postnatal care to resume good health. While baby naturally becomes center of attention, Katy obstetrics & gynecology specialists, Our physicians recommend excellent care for mother, as well, to […]
A new baby garners a great deal of attention. However, it is important to remember that mom has just experienced nine challenging months and a serious medical event. Texas ob-gyns, Drs Jenkins, Roy, Ramirez and Ikwuagwu provide gentle postnatal care for mother as well as baby. Here are some ways family and friends can help, too. Settling […]
Women need care and attention throughout pregnancy, as well as after their child is born. The post-natal period is the eight weeks after a baby is born. During this period, a lot is happening. Not only is the mother dealing with the care of a newborn, her body is changing as well. Post-natal care handles […]
Are you pregnant? Congratulations! Having a baby is an exciting and wonderful time in many women’s lives. Not every woman is able to conceive and carry a child, so this experience should be enjoyed to its fullest. At the same time, a pregnant woman should also focus on the health of her baby by obtaining […]
Prenatal care should begin as soon as you suspect that you’re pregnant. Simply stated, the earlier you start caring for yourself, the healthier you and your child will be. The importance of prenatal care cannot be overstated, as your Katy obstetrician explains. The benefits of prenatal care Have a healthy baby – You want the […]
More than eight percent of babies born in 2015 in the US weighed less than 2500 grams (about 5.8 pounds). The doctors at Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine gynecology clinic in Katy, TX urge expectant mothers to seek prenatal care during pregnancy to reduce risk of having a low birthweight baby. Why it matters […]
Maybe you want to have a baby… someday, maybe you’re planning for a family now, or maybe you’ve just confirmed a pregnancy with an at-home test. Regardless of the timing of your family planning choices, having the right physician for your gynecological and obstetric care is vital to your pre-natal health and to the health […]
It is a common misconception that maintaining a healthy pregnancy is only essential for the developing fetus. The reality, however, is that a healthy pregnancy is necessary for both the developing fetus and the mother. A woman’s body undergoes drastic changes during pregnancy. A mother-to-be will experience drastic physical, hormonal, and emotional changes that make […]