Katy obstetrician, Dr. Falae, explains the importance of prenatal care

The practice of obstetrics focuses on caring for pregnant women and unborn children. Proper prenatal care is critical to the health of the mom and the baby. Dr. Adebola Falae, a trusted obstetrician at Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine in Katy has treated countless patients throughout the course of their pregnancies. She knows that pregnancy is an exciting, but also stressful time.

Prenatal care should begin before conception

Ideally, women should begin thinking about their health before they start trying to conceive. Some of the most important things include:

Quit smoking and stop, or limit, alcohol consumption
Talk to your physician about your current medications and how they could affect you during pregnancy
Start taking a prenatal vitamin
Ensure that chronic medical conditions are properly managed.

Prenatal care during pregnancy

Once the pregnancy test turns positive, it is even more important to take care of yourself at home and find an obstetrician. Together with a trusted physician you can be sure that you and your baby are receiving the right health care. Throughout your pregnancy, you should be sure to:

Find an OB early in the pregnancy. Most physicians begin seeing expectant mothers around the eighth week of pregnancy. Your OB will monitor the growth of the baby, heartbeat, and run tests and ultrasounds to ensure the pregnancy is progressing as expected.
Continue to take multivitamins and eat a healthy diet
Talk to your physician about the amount of weight you should expect to gain
Don’t drink, smoke, or use drugs
Continue to exercise as you did before. If you have questions about your workouts be sure to ask your physician.
Rest when possible, strive for solid sleep each night, and try to limit stress.

For more information about prenatal care or to schedule an appointment call 855-346-8610 today.

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We offer general care, gynecology, and obstetrics services that span all stages of a woman's life. Dr. Taryll L. Jenkins, MD received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University and Doctorate of Medicine from Meharry Medical College School of Medicine, TN. He completed his residency training at the University of Texas and Hermann Hospital, TX and is Board-certified from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, with years of research experience.

Dr. Adebola I. Falae, MD, FACOG received her undergraduate degree from Duke University in Durham, NC, and medical degree from University of Rochester Medical School, NY. She completed her residency training at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. She is a Board-certified physician whose primary concern is women’s healthcare.

Having graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelors of Science in Biological Chemistry in 2011, Dr. Stephanie Roy received her Doctor of Medicine Degree in 2015 from the University of Texas Medical Branch. Today she is a leading Board-certified physician who works hard to provide you and your family with high quality services. In addition to spending time at the practice, Dr. Roy possesses extensive volunteer experience in the community. She was also a tutor at the Medical Careers Diversity Program in 2012 and since then has spent her free time volunteering for the St. Vincent’s Clinic.

Dr. Tiffany Ikwuagwu is passionate about caring for the diverse communities in Katy and Houston, TX. Having completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Houston, her medical degree at the Baylor College of Medicine, and her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the McGovern Medical School, she worked as principal investigator on a research project with Dr. Nana Ankumah at UT Houston. A member of the American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Ikwuagwu has served in several leadership roles and has made many contributions to the community.

Yara Ramirez, MD earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Baylor University and her doctorate in medicine from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston where she also completed her residency. She won the Resident Teaching Award from UTMB’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for two consecutive years.
Dr. Ramirez has researched extensively on many obstetrics-related topics. She has been a Junior Fellow Representative for the UTMB Residency Program and a Medical Student Education Committee Member at the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She has volunteered for various local and foreign community programs. Her fluency in Spanish and French is an asset to her organization.

Nadia Alexander is a Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master’s of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Texas Health Science Center. With seven years of experience in women’s health and a focus on obstetrics and ambulatory gynecology (vaginitis, UTI, and vaginal bleeding), she provides quality, compassionate care to patients in various stages of reproductive life. She is fluent in English and Spanish and is the lead contact for our Telehealth service.