Dr. Edward D. Szmuc, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., is board certified with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Fellow of American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Banner Desert Medical Center in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Szmuc earned his M.D. from the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo and completed his residency at Boston University School of Medicine in Massachusetts.
Dr. Szmuc introduces himself and discusses foods that women can eat, and foods that women should avoid during pregnancy.
March 5, 2010 - 10:15am
Dr. Szmuc describes the calorie intake women should consider during pregnancy and shares whether or not pregnant women should follow the food pyramid.
March 5, 2010 - 9:59am
Dr. Szmuc encourages women to exercise during pregnancy and discusses safe exercises women can engage in.
March 5, 2010 - 9:47am
Dr. Szmuc explains which supplements a woman should take before and during pregnancy and discusses if women should avoid herbal supplements during pregnancy.
March 5, 2010 - 9:29am
Dr. Szmuc explains why Banner Desert Medical Center is one of the Nation's leading centers for multiple births and high risk pregnancies. He also discusses Banner Desert Medical Center's ...
March 4, 2010 - 4:46pm
Dr. Szmuc offers advice for women who are too tired to exercise during pregnancy.
March 4, 2010 - 4:33pm
Dr. Szmuc discusses what a woman should do if she resumes her menstrual cycle after a positive home pregnancy test and explains if spotting during pregnancy is common.
March 4, 2010 - 4:12pm
Dr. Szmuc shares how delivery dates are determined and discusses the accuracy of these dates. He also explains when parents can learn the sex of their baby.
March 4, 2010 - 3:57pm
Dr. Szmuc describes morning sickness and shares how long women can expect this to last. He also explains if morning sickness in the second trimester indicates a problem with the pregnancy.
March 4, 2010 - 3:34pm
Dr. Szmuc explains how much weight a woman might expect to gain during pregnancy.
March 4, 2010 - 3:24pm
Dr. Szmuc explains when a pregnant woman will start to feel her baby move. He describes kick counts and discusses why these are important during the third trimester of pregnancy.
March 4, 2010 - 3:11pm
Dr. Szmuc recalls a preterm labor patient success story from his time at Banner Desert Medical Center.
February 19, 2010 - 3:31pm
