Dr. Sudeepthi Prasad MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
2557 Mowry Avenue #30 Fremont California, 94538Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Sudeepthi Prasad is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Fremont, California. Dr. Prasad specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Prasad can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Prasad can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Bangalore University
Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore Univ, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute 2000
Board Certification
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology- Obstetrics
Gynecology
Provider Details
Dr. Sudeepthi Prasad MD's Expert Contributions
What is considered the second trimester of pregnancy?
Second trimester is 13-28 weeks of your pregnancy. Stay Healthy! READ MORE
Missed Period?
Yes, breastfeeding prevents you from having a period due to hormones released with breast feeding and this is very normal. Still use contraception to prevent pregnancy since you might start ovulating and you do not want an accidental pregnancy. Stay Healthy! READ MORE
My period is late each month?
No need to worry. Periods could be plus or minus 7 days off and that is normal. Stay Healthy! READ MORE
Can a baby feel when you rub your belly?
It’s definitely not like sensory touch. There are some studies which show fetus responds to voice and music. READ MORE
I am concerned about my breast health?
Lot of breast changes happen with relation to your periods due to hormonal fluctuations which happen naturally. Please see an OBGyn to get help with your periods, you can also get your breast exam at the same time. Stay Healthy! READ MORE
Can a blood test predict gender?
No, it does not. Stay Healthy! READ MORE
At what stage in pregnancy does your milk come in?
In the third trimester starting at 28 weeks and the breast glands gradually enlarge until term. Although the process starts when your pregnancy test is positive. Stay healthy ! READ MORE
Can a blood test tell how many weeks pregnant you are?
Not really, it can tell if you are in early pregnancy/first trimester or later. The main use of this hormone test is to tell if it’s a normal pregnancy, ultrasound is used to determine the due date and age of the fetus. Blood test has to be the one which measures the pregnancy hormone level. Stay Healthy! READ MORE
Is watery breast milk good for baby?
Breast milk by nature is never super thick like formula. Once the milk sets in, about 3-5 days after birth , it’s a little thicker and more white than the colostrum you notice in the first 5 days. Stay Healthy! READ MORE
Can your due date change?
No, due date does not change but you can deliver anytime after 37 weeks which is considered term pregnancy. Stay Healthy! READ MORE
In which trimester does the brain develop?
Brain development is a complex protracted and adaptive process, starts are 3rd week of gestation and goes through all trimesters into the first 2 years of age at which time the brain is 80% of the adult size, it proceeds to develop into adolescence and it is fully developed by age 25. Stay Healthy! READ MORE
Fordyce spots?
Fordyce spots are enlarged oil glands, they naturally occur and are harmless. They shouldn’t bother you. If you have discomfort, make sure it is not something else. See your OBGyn. Stay Healthy! READ MORE
Is bloating a sign of pregnancy?
Bloating is one of the signs of pregnancy, definitely do a pregnancy test since you missed your period. Stay Healthy! READ MORE
How early can a home pregnancy test detect pregnancy?
4 weeks from the first day you missed your period. Stay Healthy! READ MORE
How soon do pregnancy symptoms start?
May be at about 6 weeks but tiredness starts 1-2 weeks sooner. Stay Healthy! READ MORE
Could I be pregnant?
Maybe, maybe not. Do your urine pregnancy test and see your OBGyn. Stay Healthy! READ MORE
Does having hepatitis B affect your pregnancy?
It depends if it is a chronic versus acute infection. You can still get pregnant but you need to plan accordingly based on your infection status.Please consult your OBGyn since you are planning to get pregnant. Stay Healthy! READ MORE
Birth control?
Yes, you can take the placebo pills every 3rd pack and have 4 periods an year. Stay Healthy! READ MORE
Can you travel long distance while pregnant?
You can travel but the question is subjective to which trimester you are in and the medical concerns in pregnancy, you need to get a clearance from your OBGyn. Stay Healthy! READ MORE
How can you conceive twins?
Only way you can plan to have twins is by IVF pregnancy. There is absolutely no reason to wish for twins since twin pregnancy is considered a high-risk pregnancy, and most twin pregnancy moms go into labor at 33 weeks or sooner, which makes the babies extremely pre-term. Consult with your OBGyn to discuss more. Stay healthy! READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Top Doctor Award, HealthGrades
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Infertility
- Endometriosis
- Gestational Diabetes
- Pregnancy
- Pain
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
What do you attribute your success to?
- Supportive Family and Hard Work
Hobbies / Sports
- Family Time, Yoga, Running Marathons
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