Victoria Flores
OB/GYN
A flower-child at heart, my friends will tell you that I have been a practitioner of herbal medicine since my adolescence. I started with classes in Herbology while at U.C. Santa Cruz in undergrad. Santa Cruz has a robust culture of Eastern medical philosophy, and with this exposure it did not take long for for me to decide that I wanted to be a healer for life. Thus began my journey towards becoming a doctor, and by this time I already knew that I wanted to deliver babies in the home environment.
I graduated with a B.S. degree in neurobiology and behavioral science from the University of California, Irvine and then attended medical school at the University of Southern California. I went on to study obstetrics and gynecology with an internship and residency training at Kern Medical Center and Tufts Medical Center, and now I have a private practice in Redlands, CA.
Blending Eastern and Western health care theories is my specialty, and delivering babies is my calling. I have a wonderful husband who also practices medicine and herbology in the Inland Empire, which is also where my extended family resides. We are a family for the people, and believe that your health care is about what fulfills you. You should be healthier with every encounter, and that is my goal for you.
Episodes for this expert
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Home vs Hospital Birth for Twins
You may have been dreaming about having a homebirth when you were first planning your pregnancy. And then when you learned you were having twins, that vision may have gone out the window. Perhaps your doctor told you that delivering twins outside of a hospital is too risky. But is it? What is the real evidence for determining what is safe for you and your babies? Today we are talking with Dr. Victoria Flores, a fully licensed, obstetrically trained physician who has attended over a thousand births and about 100 out of hospital and we’re going to talk about evidence-based considerations for twin home births.
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Anemia and Iron Deficiency During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a remarkable and transformative experience, but it comes with its unique set of challenges, and anemia is one that deserves our attention. In this episode, we’ll explore the causes, symptoms, and potential risks associated with anemia during pregnancy. We’ll also discuss practical tips for prevention and management, from dietary changes to the role of supplements.
