Dr. Ivy Ruth Nasayao-Latido

27/02/2026

The Importance of Follow-Up Consultation After a Cesarean Section

Recovering from a Cesarean section (C-section) doesn’t end after leaving the hospital. A follow-up consultation is an essential part of ensuring that both mom’s body and overall health are healing properly.

During your follow-up visit, your doctor will:
• Check your surgical incision for proper healing and signs of infection
• Assess pain, bleeding, and swelling to ensure normal recovery
• Monitor uterine involution and postpartum changes
• Review medications and adjust them if needed
• Discuss breastfeeding, nutrition, and activity levels
• Screen for emotional well-being, including signs of postpartum blues or depression

Even if you feel “okay,” some post-surgery issues may not be obvious right away. Follow-up consultations help detect complications early, such as wound infection, delayed healing, or excessive bleeding.

Most importantly, this visit is your chance to ask questions, express concerns, and receive reassurance as your body recovers from surgery.

💗 Your body carried life and underwent major surgery—give it the care it deserves. Don’t skip your post-Cesarean follow-up visit.

24/02/2026

📣 Advisory: No clinic from March 2–7, 2026. Doc Ivy’s clinic services will resume on March 9, 2026. Thank you and God bless!🙂

21/02/2026

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Even if you feel great, some health problems don’t show obvious symptoms. That’s why prenatal tests are so important!

Expect:
📸 Ultrasound – See your baby’s growth!
🩸 Blood & urine tests – Check for infections & anaemia
🔬 Blood pressure & glucose screening – Prevent complications
🤰🏾 Regular baby monitoring – Ensure a safe delivery

Every test is a step toward a healthy pregnancy. Work with your health worker to ensure you get the care you need, when you need it. 💕

19/02/2026

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March 9, 2026@8a.m.

18/02/2026

💗 Your Health Matters—Take the First Step Today 💗

A Pap smear is a simple test that can save your life. It helps detect early changes in the cervix before they turn into cervical cancer. The test is quick, safe, and usually painless—but its impact can last a lifetime.

Doing a Pap smear is an act of self-love and strength. You take care of your family every day—now it’s time to take care of you. Early detection means early treatment, peace of mind, and more healthy years ahead.

🌸 Don’t wait for symptoms. Don’t be afraid.
Most women feel fine even when changes are happening. A Pap smear gives you protection before problems begin.

✨ Be empowered. Be informed. Be screened.
Your future is worth a few minutes of care today.

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📍 Clinic Schedule:
Leyte Baptist Hospital, Inc
Hilongos, Leyte
Tuesdays and Fridays, 9am-4pm
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9am-12nn

Pag-amuma Medical Clinic
Maasin City, So. Leyte
Mondays, 1pm-4pm

Corrompido General Hospital
Sogod, So. Leyte
Wednesdays, 2pm-5pm

📞 For inquiries:
Contact (0947) 641 2124

17/02/2026

Thorough Drying for Newborn Babies

The first moments after birth are a critical transition from the warm, fluid-filled womb to the cooler outside world. One of the simplest yet most important steps in newborn care during this time is thorough drying.

Immediately after birth, a newborn’s skin is wet with amniotic fluid. If this moisture is not removed promptly, the baby can lose body heat very quickly. Newborns—especially preterm or low-birth-weight infants—are highly vulnerable to hypothermia, which can lead to breathing difficulties, low blood sugar, infection, and other serious complications. Thorough drying helps prevent heat loss by evaporation and supports the baby’s ability to maintain a stable body temperature.

Thorough drying may seem like a small action, but it is a life-saving practice. By reducing heat loss and supporting a safe transition at birth, it lays the foundation for a healthy start to life.

15/02/2026

Don’t let your heart be troubled. Happy hearts day! 🩷

Did you know that women have unique risk factors for cardiovascular disease? If you’ve experienced gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, or PCOS, your risk of developing cardiovascular disease may be heightened. Talk with your ob-gyn or other health care professional about ways you can lower your risk. Learn more about heart health for women: https://bit.ly/4aF96Ma

15/02/2026

‘Unang Yakap’ promotes immediate and uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact between the newborn and the mother. This helps regulate the baby’s breathing, heart rate, and body temperature, while also reducing stress for both mother and child. Instead of rushing the baby away for routine procedures, essential care is done while the baby rests on the mother’s chest—warm, calm, and protected. 🩷

11/02/2026

11/02/2026

Despite the turmoil of preterm labor, this baby birl came into the world strong. Congrats Mommy Sheena! 🩷

09/02/2026

“Here are my humble hands, Lord
Chosen to receive Your creation
Here is my open mind, Lord
Learning hard to master all
I am your instrument, Lord
Hold me as I bring forth a life
Sharpen my mind with knowledge
To maintain my standards high.”

-Excerpt from the POGS Hymn 🎶🎵

08/02/2026

At your cervix 😉🩷