Breastfeeding, COVID19, Labor and Delivery, Obstetrics, Planning Your Pregnancy

Coronavirus and pregnancy: What you need to know

Esta publicación también está disponible en español If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, you may wonder how the coronavirus/COVID-19 could affect you and your baby. The OB/GYNs, midwives and…

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COVID19, During Your Pregnancy, Expecting, Labor and Delivery, Obstetrics, Planning Your Pregnancy, Womens Health

Coronavirus y embarazo: lo que necesita saber

This publication is also available in English Si estás embarazada o planeando un embarazo, es posible que te preguntes cómo el coronavirus/COVID-19 podría afectarte a ti y a tu bebé….

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Breastfeeding, Labor and Delivery, New Parent, Obstetrics, Postpartum Care

Lactation consultants help mom achieve breastfeeding goal

During her pregnancy, Abbey Hutchason knew she wanted to breastfeed exclusively. She worried that extensive preparation might cause her anxiety during pregnancy. She hoped when the time came, she would…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Foundation, Labor and Delivery, Norton Hospital, Norton Womens & Childrens Hospital, Obstetrics, Womens Health

Region’s first doula program of its kind established with $250,000 gift

Norton Women’s Care soon will offer a new doula program that aims to improve the long-term health of new mothers. The program, which will begin this fall, will be made…

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Expecting, Labor and Delivery, Obstetrics, Planning Your Pregnancy

How to prepare for natural birth

More and more patients are interested in natural birth. There are many definitions of “natural birth” and just as many misconceptions about how and where a natural birth can happen….

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Gynecology, Planning Your Pregnancy, Womens Health

Can stress affect your period?

Stress is a psychological and physiological reaction to changes in a person’s environment. These changes can be emotional, physical, social or cultural. Stress is a normal reaction that can seem…

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Gynecology, Obstetrics, Womens Health

National Women’s Health Week: How to celebrate

National Women’s Health Week is a yearly observance to serve as a reminder for women and girls to make their health a priority. Led by the U.S. Department of Health…

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During Your Pregnancy, Epilepsy, Expecting, Neurosciences, Obstetrics

Pregnancy and epilepsy

If you have epilepsy, but are thinking of getting pregnant, you may have questions about how epilepsy affects pregnancy or a fetus. Epilepsy affects each person differently, based on medication,…

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Maternal-Fetal Medicine, New Parent, Obstetrics, Postpartum Care

Unexpected health issues after pregnancy can have long-term consequences

The “fourth trimester” of pregnancy — those months after childbirth — is a time to adjust to being a mom and an opportunity to check on your recovery from what…

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Gynecology, Planning Your Pregnancy, Womens Health

Improve your chances of getting pregnant

Improving your chances of getting pregnant starts with when you decide to try to have a child. You’re excited and ready to begin this part of your life. Planning for…

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Labor and Delivery, Norton Womens & Childrens Hospital, Obstetrics

Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital sees mini baby boom

While there isn’t an overall baby boom expected, Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital had a mini boom on Monday, Jan.18, when 32 babies were born. This includes four sets of…

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During Your Pregnancy, Expecting, Labor and Delivery, Obstetrics, Postpartum Care

Kentucky sets Maternal Health Awareness Day in effort to reduce pregnancy-related deaths

Kentucky is the fifth state to designate a day calling for action to raise public awareness about the importance of maternal health and to promote maternal safety. Jan. 23 has…

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