Melodie Zamora, MD, FACOG

Did my first mammogram today! It was a little uncomfortable but sooo quick. It’s once a year ladies for preventative testing. Another great reason to stay up to date with your annual exams 📋. Thank you for a great visit at Baptist M&S on Madison Oak today.

Happy Friday everyone!! Hope it’s SPEC- tacular! Enjoy your weekend and hope to see ya in the office for your annual exams when needed!

Shout out to all the amazing women out there: it’s Women’s history month!!

Innovative Women's OB/GYN is led by three women who seek to ensure their clinic welcomes all ages, ethnicities, lifestyles, and beliefs.

Make sure to have your annual exams done ⬇️

www.BaptistMedicalNetwork.com/specialties/obstetrics-gynecology/innovative-womens-obgyn.

I greatly apologize for all the recent cancellations and reschedulings over the last month. I feel awful and guilty when I am not able to come into the office.

Just want to remind everyone that Physicians are People too and while we want to give you 110% of our time, sometimes we can’t due our own personal lives. My intention is not to mess up YOUR days or schedules, so I hope y’all understand. ❤️❤️❤️

Happy Halloween! First day back and full schedule! Our staff is the cutest, most fun and hardest working ❤️❤️

POST PARTUM🤱🏽👩🏼‍🍼🧑🏿‍🍼 is ROUGH. It’s been 2 weeks and as many of you know they can be the hardest adjustment; struggling w the feet swelling, hoping you stop looking pregnant as your uterus begins to return to normal size, breastfeeding/pumping and feeling like it’s not enough, crying or high emotions just popping up…. I’m human too and boy are some days/nights hard, but I LOVE my tiny human and every second I get to spend w her, my husband and our soon to be 3yr old!

Make sure you have support from your friends, family and your OBGYN! If you need help during your post partum time, 📞 and make an appointment 🗓 at our office so we can ensure you are doing well. YOU ARE GREAT MOMMAS, we all need help sometime though. 👩🏽‍⚕️

Hi everyone!! My tiny human came earlier than anticipated! We are home (I’m recovering well and she is growing). So sorry for cancellations in the office this week! To all my OB patients, good luck and you are in amazing hands with my partners and team at Innovative Women’s OBGYN. I’ll be back 10/31/22 to resume caring for all of you.

Last OR day operating with two va**nas 😂😅… my tiny human, Ella, will arrive in 2 weeks! See ya in November DaVinci robot…

Post partum hair loss… 😞 so common and I feel like I’m still trying to get it back from my first pregnancy. While I don’t have the perfect solution, I figured we can all use some new options. I’ve tried pureology myself and I like it! We all respond differently to products but wanted to share with y’all…

5 BEST SHAMPOOS FOR WOMEN WITH HAIR LOSS – My Best Self Reviews 5 BEST SHAMPOOS FOR WOMEN WITH HAIR LOSS Written by staceyrastons 2 If you’re experiencing thinning hair, you should use hair care products that rebuild hair strands at the root and protect against things like breakage and environmental damage. In addition, you’ll want to avoid using sha...

Thank you Los Angeles Times for reaching out to discuss this topic especially here in Texas. Women have every right to discuss all of their options no matter what age you are or whether you have children or not. If you are seeking more information, please come by and let’s talk.

More women are seeking sterilization since Roe vs. Wade was overturned Women across the country are seeking out sterilization after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, which had guaranteed abortion access.

It took me some time to calm my anger at the ridiculous act by the Supreme Court. Their choice to take MY fundamental rights will have NO PLACE in MY OFFICE. MY OFFICE, MY CHOICE, MY RIGHTS, MY OATH to all women who need help, I will be here to offer and search for every option that you need or choose. I got you!✊🏽👩🏽‍⚕️

I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO ARGUE FOR WOMEN’S RIGHTS. Our country is about FREEDOM of CHOICE for ALL, not just those with a XY. Don’t take my rights because I have a uterus.

“Access to the full spectrum of medical care, including abortion, is essential for people’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Physicians must be able to provide medical care to people without outside interference. Below are resources for obstetrician-gynecologists and partners to protect unimpeded access to the full spectrum of medical care, including abortion.” —ACOG

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms today; dog Moms, cat Moms, any pet moms, expecting mom, new moms, tired moms, working moms, stay at home moms, mourning moms.. all of you!! You are BEAUTIFUL!! Here’s to doing it one more time… 23 weeks…

While I love technology, I agree with this article on having your own fetal Doppler at home. There isn’t a proven benefit and many times leads to more undue stress. Talk to us about the fun techy stuff out there to see if it would be a good idea for you m. ❤️❤️🥰🥰

Should You Try Listening to Baby's Heart at Home? Thinking of buying a fetal Doppler monitor you can use yourself at home? Here's what you need to know before you do.

Please talk to us about your concerns with the COVID 💉💉… moderate to severe disease in pregnancy can lead to increased risk of Premature deliveries, stillbirths, hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia, NICU admission and c sections. Get vaccinated!

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/study-serious-risks-for-unvaccinated-pregnant-women/

Please talk to us about your concerns with the COVID 💉💉… moderate to severe disease in pregnancy can lead to increased risk of Premature deliveries, stillbirths, hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia, NICU admission and c sections. Get vaccinated!

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/study-serious-risks-for-unvaccinated-pregnant-women/

Study: Serious risks for unvaccinated pregnant women A new study shows not being vaccinated against COVID can result in dire outcomes for pregnant women and their babies. Nikki Battiste reports.

Happy New year everyone🥂!! I love the holidays, but clearly COVID has started to rise again. The best way to stay safe in addition to hand hygiene and social distancing is the 💉vaccine! Highly encourage ALL to take part, especially our beautiful 🤰🏻🤰🏼🤰🏽OB 🤰🏾🤰🏿patients

COVID-19 vaccine does not increase risk of preterm birth A new Yale study offers important evidence showing that COVID-19 vaccination is safe during pregnancy.

Yale's massively popular 'happiness' course is available free online

Thank you beautiful people for staying home! I’ll continue to see my patients but for those of you at home:

Yale (BEST school ever!) has a FREE online class to help keep your brain going during your shelter in time. It’s a class on Happiness!

cnn.com During the Covid-19 pandemic, you might be able to find solace in Yale University's mega-popular "happiness" course, which is being offered for free online through Coursera.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) pregnancy FAQs: Medical experts answer your questions | BabyCenter

Great questions many patients have about pregnancy and COVID-19. We are here for you ❤️

babycenter.com Scientists weigh in on how the pandemic is impacting pregnancy, from postponing travel plans and preparing for birth.

Good morning everyone! The following is a detailed review of what we know about COVID-19 and pregnancy and what I am discussing with my patients in the office. It’s a long one...

Continue social distancing please!

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To all my patients:

As we strive to continue to provide you with the best care; we also need to make decisions for the safety of our community as a whole.
We love each and everyone one of you and want to limit exposure during this time.

For the time being , I will not be seeing non-urgent patients in the office. Please call the office and reschedule if you have no urgent issues.

Thank you for your understanding.

Infected people without symptoms might be driving the spread of coronavirus more than we realized

For those of us going to work this week, please consider doing the following:
1. Have “work only” clothes (scrubs)
2. Change into and out of these at work/ your garage/ anywhere away from your family
3. Shower immediately when you get home before interacting with your family
5. Wash your “ work only” clothes separately

Very important to keep an eye out for even minor symptoms, reduce any need for large events and stay home. I do believe asymptomatic spread is occurring. PLEASE PLEASE call your doctor’s office before going if you feel sick or have been around sick people.

cnn.com New studies in several countries and a large coronavirus outbreak in Massachusetts bring into question reassuring assertions by US officials about the way the novel virus spreads.

The harmful effects of stress during pregnancy can last a lifetime

My alma mater! Yale immunobiologists studying this issue; a great group I knew when I did research at Yale.

It is very important to discuss any issues with your OBGYN regarding any stress in your life; both during your pregnant or non pregnant state. Raise your concerns even at your annual exam, we always want to know what we can help you with.

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news.yale.edu According to a new study, stress in the womb and soon after birth can decrease the body’s ability to ward off bacterial infections and fight tumors for life.

Swollen feet during pregnancy: Causes and treatment

A few tips for that lower extremity swelling in pregnancy and some good reasons to see your OBGYN when it can be a sign of something more complicated.

FYI, the swelling can sometimes be worse after delivery! Mine was.... anybody else have a terrible time with swelling? What helped you?

medicalnewstoday.com Many women experience swollen feet during pregnancy. Read about the causes of swollen feet during pregnancy and the treatments and home remedies.

Infectious Disease Doctor: What Does (And Doesn't) Scare Me About The Coronavirus

Given the chaos we are experiencing in San Antonio.. here’s a good read on Coronavirus.

Best prevention: Wash your hands please

Remember we are still in Flu season.. get your vaccines

wbur.org Infectious disease specialists these days are deluged by coronavirus questions from friends and family members, so here are a few answers.

NAMS le da la bienvenida a sus lectores hispanos

Síntomas de menopausia? La mayoría de las mujeres pueden tener bochornos, resequedad de la va**na, cambio de humor y insomnio. Esta pagina tiene muy buena información. Si usted tiene algunos de estos síntomas, haga cita conmigo y podemos hablar de las diferentes maneras para combatirlos. 👩🏽‍⚕️

This is a great tool to learn more about menopause. Click on home page —> For Women to read in English. Symptoms of menopause can include hot flashes,va**nal dryness, mood changes, insomnia... make an appointment with me to discuss options for treatment 👩🏽‍⚕️

menopause.org La Sociedad Norteamericana de Menopausia (NAMS) es la organización científica, sin fines de lucro dedicada principalmente a promover la salud y la calidad de vida de las mujeres, a través de la comprensión de la menopausia. Entre nuestros miembros se encuentran varios especialistas tales como m....

Hospital Drops Baby-Friendly Program After Doctor's Baby Was Harmed - Fed Is Best

HIGH IMPACT READ

I’m a new mom (that’s my daughter on my cover sheet 🥰) and breastfeeding was something I was scared of due to having seen so many difficulties result from it: not enough nutrition for babies, influence in post partum depression, moms simply being overwhelmed.
I didn’t want to do it.. but I DID it and LOVED it! I got to do it for 7 weeks. We also supplemented and my husband enjoyed taking part in feeding his new baby girl.

We want what is BEST for our babies and the beautiful thing about medicine is that we have options! Breastfeeding, breast pumping and bottle feeding are ALL awesome: FED IS BEST.

Healthy mom and baby is our number 1 goal. I am always happy to discuss this on the office with my OB patients.

fedisbest.org Written by an anesthesiologist and Intensivist physician “The biggest achievement of my life as a physician was stopping my hospital’s Baby-Friendly program after my child was harmed.” It was September 20th, and we were headed to the hospital for my induction. I was nervous, as any first-time ...

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Male Teacher Asks Teen To 'Hold In' Her Period Till Break To Use Washroom

Education for ALL is key.

Maybe this little girl has heavy cycles and needs to change her pad/tampon/menstrual cup more frequently than other girls.

We’ve all been surprised by a period at some point. If you have issues with your cycle, come see me so that we can improve that 👍🏽

bubblesmag.com Although men have lived around women for millions of years, they have still not learned about menstruation. Even if its something they find themselves unable to discuss with the women around them in real life, they do live in the age of technology. They can simply look up this information on the int...

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