Dr. Carla L. Dela Cruz OBGYN

09/07/2025

Teenage pregnancy facts

05/07/2025

03/07/2025

A Cesarean section is the only surgery where five layers of tissue are carefully opened—and just six hours later, the mother is expected to stand up and care for a newborn .
All while enduring painful uterine contractions, caused by the natural release of oxytocin as the body starts producing milk . The recovery is intense, both physically and emotionally.
If you’re a C-section mom, know this:
You are incredibly strong .
You did something amazing.
Be proud of yourself .

03/07/2025

03/07/2025

03/07/2025

Did you know that by menopause, about half of women worldwide will have at least one uterine fibroid? July is , and we wanted to take this opportunity to share this educational resource to help patients on their fertility journey. Check out this awesome infographic, developed by the ASRM Education team, on fibroids, their symptoms, and how they can impact fertility.

To read more and find other resources like this, visit reproductivefacts.org!

02/07/2025

Watch and learn.

02/07/2025

01/07/2025

New review on postpartum and lactation-related genitourinary syndrome in this month's issue at: https://buff.ly/6gEhvgR

01/07/2025

30/06/2025

30/06/2025

Did you experience anxiety or depression during the pandemic?

Higher level of mental health challenges during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic shortened healthy life expectancy by 22 days.