Pregnant women are 10 times more likely than the general population to get listeriosis, a rare but deadly foodborne infection caused by Listeria bacteria. Dr. Kathryn Hoch, OB-GYN specialist, with tips for food safety while pregnant.
Category Archives: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Four Tips for Traveling While Pregnant
Dr. Alexandra DiMatteo, Boulder Medical Center OB-GYN specialist, provides her recommendations for healthy and safe travel during pregnancy.
A Q&A with Kelly Mandagere, MD: Hypothyroidism
The thyroid gland is vital to metabolism, growth and maturation. Located at the front part of the neck and shaped like a butterfly, the thyroid helps regulate many body functions by releasing hormones into the bloodstream. If too little thyroid hormone is produced, our body can slow down. This condition is called hypothyroidism.
Generation Now…and Next: Creating a Better Birth Experience
“We are an all-woman team of five physicians and one certified nurse-practitioner midwife. The provider that a woman meets with initially is typically the one who supports her throughout her pregnancy…”
Ask a Doctor: Can I exercise while pregnant?
Boulder Medical Center’s Dr. Alexendra DiMatteo, OB-GYN specialist and outdoor enthusiast, shares recommendations about safety, benefits, and what to look…read more
November is Bladder Health Awareness Month
Get the Facts, Get Diagnosed and Take Control of Your Bladder Health The Urology Care Foundation and the American Urological…read more
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Boulder Medical Center announces that two of its physicians — Dr. Christine Abair and Dr. Alison Schultz — have earned…read more
Tracking the Zika Virus
The U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) is emphasizing that pregnant women should not travel to any areas where there’s a…read more
The Scoop on Poop
One of the most common concerns I address from parents is regarding bowel movements. From the newborn period through early…read more
Prenatal and Post Partum Baby Sleep Class
Come join me, along with new moms and pregnant moms to discuss the importance of establishing good sleep routines, schedules…read more