News, Obstetrics

Natural childbirth with nitrous oxide when contractions are at their worst

Intent on another natural childbirth, Tina Zeller had a lot to look forward to with the birth of her second child. She and her husband, Drew, couldn’t wait for their…

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Breastfeeding, Obstetrics

Breastfeeding jumps among Kentucky women

Good news for babies in Kentucky: More mothers in the commonwealth are giving their children valuable nutrients through breastfeeding, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2018 Breastfeeding…

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New Parent, News, Obstetrics

Does solid food over breastfeeding really help babies sleep better?

A recent debate about feeding infants solid food before 6 months of age has become a point of conversation among new mothers. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, mothers…

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Expecting, Obstetrics

Doula, epidural, nitrous oxide … mothers-to-be have options for their birth plan

When planning for a baby, expectant parents have many things to consider. Choosing a name, finding a car seat and getting on the right daycare waiting list suddenly become priorities….

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Hepatitis C, Infectious Disease, Obstetrics

Kentucky is first state to screen pregnant women for hepatitis C

Effective July 1, 2018, all Kentucky women who are pregnant will be tested for hepatitis C (hep C) during their first prenatal visit with a health provider. The screening is…

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Maternal-Fetal Medicine, News, Obstetrics, Planning Your Pregnancy

Millennials waiting to have kids – more pregnancies happening after 35

Millennials are delaying milestones such as getting married and starting a family, and it’s reflected in U.S. birth rates — more women are giving birth at age 35 and older….

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News, Planning Your Pregnancy, Womens Health

Pelvic pain and endometriosis: When to get help

The crushing physical pain. The anguish of infertility. The grief of losing a uterus — and with it, the dream of carrying a baby. Lena Dunham, writer and actress for…

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News, Obstetrics

Finding the care you want and may need for pregnancy and birth [INFOGRAPHIC]

Finding out you’re pregnant is an exciting time. It comes with a lot of decisions. What kind of care do you want for your pregnancy and birth? And for all…

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Maternal-Fetal Medicine, News, Obstetrics

Pregnant African-American women far more likely to have pre-eclampsia than white women

Pre-eclampsia, a potentially fatal pregnancy condition characterized by high blood pressure, is 60 percent more common in black women than white women, according to the Healthcare Cost Utilization Project (HCUP)….

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News, Obstetrics

Who will be in the room when I have my baby?

When you’re expecting a baby, you have lots of decisions to make. Do you want to see a doctor or a midwife? Do you want to use nitrous oxide? What…

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News, Obstetrics

Too many moms-to-be are still smoking, CDC says

New information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) brings some not-so-good news about the number of women smoking while pregnant. According to the CDC’s National Center for…

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News, Obstetrics, Planning Your Pregnancy

Is your body ready for a baby?

Planning to start or expand your family? That’s great! Now’s the time to take steps to get your body ready for a baby. Here are four steps to get started….

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