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Dr. Mark Jostes, MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
Dr. Mark Jostes is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Jostes specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Jostes can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Jostes can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
43 years
Experience
Dr. Mark Jostes, MD
- Saint Louis, MO
- University of Missouri School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Is it possible to get your period first month of pregnancy?
it does happen very frequently. Sometimes a very light spotting will occur with ovulation or at the approximate time that the menses was due.
Can a pregnant woman catch covid-19?
Definitely, One must take all of the necessary precautions and limit exposure to outside sources. If possible a self quarantine 2 weeks before delivery is advised
Are my monthly pregnancy appointments canceled due to covid-19?
You still should be either seen in person or with virtual visits at about the same schedule as before Covid
How often should you eat while pregnant?
Do what is most comfortable. Many women prefer to eat frequent but smaller meals during pregnancy. This helps with energy and with regulating blood sugar.
Will an ovulation test show positive if pregnant?
No, the ovulation test when positive indicates ovulation within 12-36 hours. It enables the couple to time intercourse.
How should I sleep in the 7th month of pregnancy?
Try to displace your right hip with a throw pillow to sleep on your left side. If you wake up on your back, don't worry . Just adjust your position before going back to sleep. READ MORE
Try to displace your right hip with a throw pillow to sleep on your left side. If you wake up on your back, don't worry . Just adjust your position before going back to sleep.
How much folic acid is too much during pregnancy?
It is best not to take more than the 600 mcg daily. There is not any clear issues with taking more but there are not any advantages either.
Is it ok to sleep on your right side while pregnant?
Certainly, It may only be important to try to lie on your left side during labor but even then we will move you from side to side as labor progresses. Most babies do well even READ MORE
Certainly, It may only be important to try to lie on your left side during labor but even then we will move you from side to side as labor progresses. Most babies do well even if the uterus may lie on or against the aorta while you sleep.
How does breastfeeding affect your body?
Typically it will aid in weight loss and overall has many benefits both short and long term. While nursing, your estrogen levels are low (that's why you may not have any menses), READ MORE
Typically it will aid in weight loss and overall has many benefits both short and long term. While nursing, your estrogen levels are low (that's why you may not have any menses), and this low estrogen level may contribute to pain with intercourse due to the vagina not stretching or lubricating normally.
How long should I breastfeed my baby?
As long as you and your baby are comfortable and doing well. Pediatricians will monitor the baby's growth and by breast feeding exclusively your supply may stay up with the baby's READ MORE
As long as you and your baby are comfortable and doing well. Pediatricians will monitor the baby's growth and by breast feeding exclusively your supply may stay up with the baby's demand. Places of work are becoming more welcoming for breast feeding moms and have allowed many to continue to breast feed when they have to return.
