Most couples who plan on having children would prefer to have them within a specific time frame. They may want to enjoy a year or two of their relationship before children or have career, education or financial goals they want to achieve first. They may also prefer to choose how many children they have and how far apart they will be.
It is not unusual for women to spend up to 30 years on contraceptives or using other family planning measures to stay within their childbearing goals.
We can help you with all of your family planning needs from age 15 through your reproductive years, including:
Your family planning visits will usually include a medical history review, physical exam and discussion of your short and long term reproductive goals. We will then provide the information and tools that will help you make your family plan come true.
Don’t leave your family creation to chance. Give us a call today!
Miracle Orchids Medical Center – Fountain Valley, CA – (714) 486-1228
Cervical cancer is a deadly disease that happens when cells of the cervix begin to grow abnormally. It is usually caused by certain types of HPV, a sexually transmitted virus.
Our goal is to help you prevent it or discover it in the early stages when it can be treated.
Some of the early signs of this cancer include:
Unusual spotting or bleeding between periods or after menopause
Persistent pain in the pelvic area or lower back
Longer or heavier periods
Increased vaginal discharge
Pain or bleeding with intercourse
If you are experiencing these symptoms, please contact us as soon as possible to schedule an appointment.
Your best line of defense in protecting yourself from cervical cancer is the HPV vaccine, which is available for men and women between the ages of 9 and 45. We encourage you to learn if this is an option for you and your children as it can truly save lives.
It is also important to stay current with annual women’s wellness exams, pap smears, and HPV screening. These screenings can catch abnormal cells early when treatment is simpler and more effective.
Other ways to protect yourself are to:
Use condoms – they offer a lot of protection but you can still contract HPV through skin to skin contact in other areas
Stop smoking
Limit your number of sexual partners
If you are due or overdue for your annual preventive screenings or have concerns about HPV or cervical cancer, please give us a call.
Miracle Orchids Medical Center – Fountain Valley, CA – (714) 486-1228
Skin care is self care. Taking steps to ensure you feel good about your skin’s appearance can help you feel good about yourself overall. Even when your skin looks great it is important to choose quality products for cleansing, moisturizing and protection.
Our goal is to help you achieve great skin for life and after careful research we have chosen to offer ZO Skin Health products and in-office treatments to do just that.
We love ZO Skin Health products because of their commitment to science based formulations and treatments that improve your skin’s natural function and resolve common issues like:
Acne
Anti-aging
Discolorations
Irritation & sensitivities
Sun protection
Dryness and texture
It all starts with a skincare consultation. You can schedule one by calling (714) 486-1228 or clicking here.
We look forward to helping you resolve your skin care concerns and start enjoying great skin for life.
You can also learn more about Zo products and order onlinehere.
We encourage you to come in for your first prenatal visit as
soon as you find out you are pregnant.
Your baby is already developing and early prenatal care can decrease the risk of complications and help ensure it’s health. We will also support you by answering questions, providing reassurance, and guiding you through the steps that will protect the health of both you and your little one.
Some of the things we may recommend include:
Prenatal Vitamins – These vitamins are designed specifically for the health of babies and mom’s to be. For example, they include folic acid that can help prevent the development of brain and spinal cord defects. Your body will also be changing and have different needs that will be supported by the specific contents of prenatal vitamins.
Healthy Diet – It is important that you eat well and drink plenty of water during your pregnancy. Your diet should include protein, plenty of fresh vegetables, and foods rich in iron and calcium. We will provide guidance and support you in eating the best you can during this special time.
Immunizations – We may recommend that you and your partner get flu shots to prevent your getting sick during pregnancy. Tdap vaccines are also commonly recommended. They prevent whooping cough, tetanus, and diphtheria and can continue to protect your baby in her weeks after birth.
Prenatal Appointments as Advised – It is important to stay consistent with your recommended prenatal doctor visits. At each appointment we will ask for a urine sample, check your weight and belly measurements to assess your baby’s growth, and listen to their heartbeat. Most “mom’s to be” say listening to the heartbeat is their favorite thing.
Being committed to your prenatal care is the best way to
ensure that you and your baby stay healthy.
We will help you every step of the way.
Dr. Krystal H. Pham Miracle Orchids Medical Center (714) 486-1228
Most of us have had our lives touched by breast cancer in some way. We may have lost a loved one, know someone in treatment, or experienced it ourselves. Hopefully, we have some survivor stories to tell.
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Your risk level depends on several factors, some preventable and some not. Sometimes it feels like the lottery. Any one of us could be next.
Providing quality nutrition for your baby during pregnancy can help ensure it’s health, as well as your own. The following steps will help you make sure that both you and your little one are getting the nutrition you need.
Eat a Healthy Diet
Proper pregnancy nutrition includes eating lean protein, a wide variety of vegetables, and whole grains. Foods rich in iron and calcium like leafy greens, milk, cheese, fish, and lean meats are also beneficial.
Nutrition during pregnancy is also about the foods you will want to avoid. Raw or under-cooked foods like meats, fish, eggs, and sprouts can be risky, as well as unpasteurized milk. Produce should be washed carefully.
Highly processed snacks, sugar, and extra salt are generally unhealthy while other foods like organ meats, caffeine, and high-mercury fish have specific components that may harm your baby.
Stay Hydrated
You will need to drink more water while pregnant. The extra water will help your baby form, create amniotic fluid, carry nutrients, and flush out waste and toxins.
It is generally recommended that you consume 8-12 cups of fluid a day during pregnancy. Milk, juice, sparkling water, and herbal teas all count as fluid or water intake. If you find drinking plain water boring, mix it with fruit or other flavors, just avoid caffeine, alcohol, or sugary drinks.
Take Prenatal Vitamins Daily
We will recommend specific vitamins for you when you come in for your first prenatal visit. They are designed to support your baby’s development and keep you healthy.
For example, they provide additional folic acid which can help prevent brain and spinal cord defects. Prenatal vitamins are based on current science and it is important you are consistent with taking them every day.
When you come in for your prenatal care visits we will give you more information and support you in providing optimal nutrition during pregnancy for you and your baby.
Prenatal appointments should start as soon as you find out you are pregnant. If you don’t already have a doctor you love, give us a call.
We would love to be a part of your pregnancy and delivery journey.
Dr. Krystal Pham Miracle Orchids Medical Center (714) 486-1228
HPV or human papillomavirus is a sexually transmitted infection that can lead to 6 different types of cancer and genital warts. It will infect 80% of us during our lifetimes and 14 million teens and adults are diagnosed with it each year.
If you have been sexually active or plan to be in the future, you are at risk.
For women, the biggest concern is cervical cancer. Nine out of 10 cases of this type of cancer start with an HPV infection. Cancers of the throat and sexual organs of both men and women are commonly associated with HPV, too.
Here at Miracle Orchids Medical Center we take your sexual health and cancer risk seriously. For many of our patients we recommend a vaccine that can prevent HPV and the associated risks.
Gardasil 9 is an FDA approved HPV vaccine for people from ages 9 to 45. Ideally, it will be given before children are sexually active, usually at the ages of 11-12, but can be used for adults too. It cannot cure an existing infection, but can prevent future infections of other cancer causing strains of the disease. It may also prevent sexual partners from spreading the virus to each other.
In the years since these vaccines have been recommended there have been dramatic decreases in HPV cases and cervical cancers in women. The vaccinations are definitely making a difference and saving lives.
When you come in for a consultation, our goal will be to support you in feeling empowered in maintaining your health and enjoying the gifts of being a woman through all phases of your life.
To schedule a consultation call (714) 486-1228 or contact us here.
Miracle Orchids Medical Center – Fountain Valley CA
