When a woman is pregnant, nourishing herself and her baby should be a top priority. A well-balanced diet, rich in vitamins and minerals, is essential for the health of the mother and the growing child, but it’s not always easy for High Desert women to stick to the nutritional guidelines.…
For many women in High Desert, the topic of vaginal discharge might make them a little bit uneasy. While it may not be a topic that you bring up over dinner, we at Reza Ahmadinia OBGYN believe that you should feel comfortable and relaxed when discussing vaginal discharge with your…
For a High Desert woman, her annual exam is an important part of her overall preventative health care plan. Most women in Apple Valley will visit their OB/GYN in order to have a pap smear performed and to talk with the doctor about any questions and concerns that they may…
You have decided that it’s time to visit your OB/GYN for your first pelvic exam, and you are understandably nervous about the procedure. While this is a common exam and essential to receiving the best preventative health care available, many people are intimidated by the pelvic exam. Dr. Ahmadinia recommends…
Regular pelvic exams are an essential part of any preventative health care plan, for these exams allow your OB/GYN to examine your sexual organs and look for signs of disease, infection or pre-cancerous cells. Your OB/GYN will be understanding of the fact that this is your first pelvic exam and…
Becoming a mother is a dream come true for many women, but this life transition also can be overwhelming. Your life that once had order and control now seems completely different, and there’s no chance of a schedule or plan in sight.At Reza Ahmadinia OBGYN, we have developed these tips…
For many High Desert women, finding out that they are expecting is an exciting and wonderful occasion. However, for those in Apple Valley who are experiencing a high-risk pregnancy, those same joys can be filled with a lot of fears and unknowns about the next nine months. What Preexisting Conditions…
Pregnant women in the High Desert region should talk with their OB/GYN about what vaccinations might benefit them during their pregnancy. The specific vaccinations that a woman receives will depend on her own personal health history, her age, her lifestyle, any preexisting conditions and her personal vaccination history. Common Vaccines…
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for — two little pink lines have finally appeared on the pregnancy test. This can only mean one thing: that you are in fact pregnant! In 9 months time, you will be holding your little bundle of joy in your arms. You’re having a…
When couples in the High Desert region start trying to have a baby, they are willing to try anything in order to conceive as fast as possible. While many of these efforts won’t hurt your chances of conceiving a child, they aren’t necessarily going to help either. The following will…
A cesarean section is an alternative way for a woman to give birth. During this surgical procedure, the incision is made in the uterus and the baby is born during the operation. Commonly known as a c-section, this procedure is performed on up to 33 percent of women in the…
The holidays are a special time of year, especially if you are expecting. While many pregnant High Desert women will travel to see family and friends this holiday season, it’s important to remember to take extra precautions. Depending on the stage of your pregnancy and how far you will be…
