Dr. Sofia Navarro, M.D. is a fictional character from the ABC daytime drama General Hospital.
She was played by Christina Ferraro from April 25, 2019 to September 30, 2019. She returned on September 3, 2020 and has been seen on recurring basis ever since May 14, 2021.
Storylines
In 2019 Carly Corinthos learned that she was pregnant with her fourth child. She picked Dr. Sofia Navarro as her OB/GYN. Sofia was on staff at GH, and she advised Carly to undergo a series of tests because of Carly's age and medical history.
Carly is in danger after Ryan Chamberlain kidnaps her. She ended up in an embankment and tries to climb up but falls. The second time she gets all the way up, starts to slip but Jason Morgan catches her. She goes to the hospital, where it is revealed that she and the baby are just fine.
In April 2019, Carly has genetic testing done on the baby.
On June 28, 2019, it is revealed that the baby has developed fluid around her spine, which could potentially cause some serious problems for the child. It will also cause Carly to have a C-section instead of a regular birth.
On July 25, 2019, Sonny Corinthos and Carly meet with Dr. Navarro for the ultrasound. She notices something during the procedure and tells them she needs to consult with a colleague and will be right back. She returns later and explains their child has Spina Bifida Myelomeningocele, a birth defect involving an improperly fused spinal cord.
They won’t know the severity until closer to birth, and while many children go on to live full lives, some have complications that can include cognitive development issues. Carly will have to deliver by cesarean, and they will continue to monitor the child. She will also need to perform immediate surgery 2 to 48 hours after birth.
Donna Corinthos was born prematurely via c-section on September 30, 2019. After she was born, Dr. Navarro let the happy parents know that after examining the baby, that her Spina Bifida wasn't as bad as they thought but she still needed surgery which was successful.
On August 7, 2020, Maxie Jones was worried she was pregnant and set up an appointment with Dr. Navarro. A nurse let her know that Dr. Navarro was just called into a delivery and she isn’t sure how long the doctor would be. Maxie had a pregnancy test run with the nurse.
On September 3, Dr. Navarro congratulates Peter for helping Maxie deliver James. She says that it is too early to tell if the baby is a boy or girl. Then she does an ultrasound and says the baby is perfect. Maxie schedules a follow-up in three weeks.
On October 13, Maxie and Peter go to a genetic testing appointment with Dr. Navarro. Britt shows up and sees them instead.
On December 21, Maxie tells Peter that she had an appointment with Dr. Navarro and got a test to find out the gender of their baby. She opens the results with Peter and finds out it’s a girl.
On March 5, 2021, Maxie is rushed to GH. Britt said that Dr. Navarro concluded Maxie collapsed due to stress.
On May 13, Sasha Gilmore calls her physician Dr. Navarro and says she needs something prescribed for morning sickness.
On May 14, Maxie plans to leave for Beechers Corners with Brook Lynn so Peter doesn’t know about their baby being born. Peter and Maxie see Dr. Navarro at GH and she wants to induce labor right away.
Maxie and Peter both don’t want to induce right now. Maxie’s due date is next Friday. If Maxie hasn’t given birth by then she agrees to let Dr. Navarro induce her at that time.
On June 1, Maxie is wheeled into the hospital after giving birth in the Pautauk woods. Liz tells Nurse Jessica to get OB to the ER. Jessica tells Maxie that Dr. Navarro will be there soon.
On August 17, Brando and Sasha get a sonogram of their baby in an appointment with Dr. Navarro. They decide not to find out if they are having a boy or a girl and their baby appears to be healthy.
