Manila Doctors Hospital
For more than sixty (60) years, Manila Doctors Hospital has embraced the challenge of providing accessible, world-class, quality healthcare.
University Of Santo Tomas Hospital
The University of Santo Tomas Hospital (USTH) celebrates 75 years of dedicated service, excellent education and cutting-edge research in Medicine and other health-allied disciplines.
Angeles Medical Center, Inc.
AMC had a ten bed facility and it was formally opened on December 21, 1972. It was only a year when AMC increased its facilities and services to twenty beds in response to the ever changing needs of the community. In 2001 AMC was incorporated. Today the hospital is classified as a private tertiary hospital with a bed capacity permit of one hundred. Continuous expansion and improvement is ongoing to meet the more complex health needs of the community.
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Hearing a baby's heartbeat for the first time is an exhilarating experience for expecting parents. A fetal heartbeat can be detected by a vaginal ultrasound for the first time at 5 1/2 to 6 weeks of gestation. At this time, you'll also have the first visible indication of a developing embryo. At 6 1/2 to 7 […]
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Clubfoot is a common birth defect where the tendons (tissues connecting the muscles to bones) are extensively shorter. As a result, the baby’s foot becomes twisted in shape and position. Reports say most cases of clubfoot are non-syndromic, meaning it doesn’t happen along with other health problems. Still, since the condition can make it harder […]
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Hypospadias is a condition where the urethral opening is not located at the tip of the penis. Since the urethra carries the urine from the bladder to the outside of the body, treating severe cases of hypospadias as soon as possible should be a priority. The good news is that hypospadias can be diagnosed while […]
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Children with congenital heart defects may need immediate treatment right after birth and/or life-long management of their condition. For this reason, it’s crucial to detect a possible congenital heart defect as soon as possible: while the baby is still in the womb. How do you diagnose a congenital heart anomaly of the baby during pregnancy? Prenatal […]
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A birth defect may occur when there is a structural or functional anomaly in any part of the body when the child is born. The cause can be genetic, environmental, or both. In the Philippines, birth defects or congenital anomalies are among the leading causes of death in babies and children. Let’s talk about the […]
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Turmeric or luyang dilaw is a commonly used spice in many Filipino meals. It also has many medicinal benefits. But, is turmeric good for pregnant women? Can expectant moms take turmeric supplements to protect or promote their health as well as their baby's? Find out here. Is Turmeric Safe for Pregnant Women? Before answering the question, Is […]
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It’s amazing how we, grown adults that we are, came from a single-cell structure. Our development before birth (prenatal development) is a delicate process that happens in an orderly fashion. Here’s what you need to know about the stages of prenatal development. Prenatal Development Is Critical For The Child’s Future Health The stages of prenatal development are […]
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The prenatal period (time before birth) is critical. Within this timeframe, the woman prepares and strengthens her body for pregnancy, labor, and delivery, and the baby develops to have a healthy start at life. That’s why it’s not surprising for doctors to encourage women to take prenatal vitamins for pregnancy. Here’s what you need to […]
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Placenta, or what we call inunan, is an organ that develops during pregnancy. Its purpose is to provide oxygen and nourishment to the growing baby inside the womb. Attached to the wall of the uterus, the mother also delivers it after the baby comes out. But, some women experience placenta accreta spectrum, where the placenta […]
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Your baby may flip or kick inside the womb, but nearer the delivery date, they usually stick to one position: head down towards the birth canal. But, did you know that some babies assume a breech position, where either their legs or buttocks present first, at some point during the pregnancy? Some even stay in […]
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Mothers understand that pregnancy may come with health problems that can put their and their baby’s lives at risk. One of these problems is placenta previa. Here’s what you need to know about placenta previa symptoms and what can be done to address them. What is Placenta Previa? Placenta previa occurs when the placenta, the organ that […]
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