What is a Doula “If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it.” – John H. Kennell, MD The word doula is of Greek origin and denotes a woman who provides care to another woman. A doula is trained and experienced in pregnancy,...
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Mammograms are an effective way to screen for the presence of breast cancer. However, some still question the effectiveness of mammograms in detecting breast cancer at an early age, and whether or not women with no known risk factors benefit from early...
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Taking the time to stop and check in with our bodies may very well be the most important aspect of self-care. An always-on-the-go lifestyle makes many women feel as though they should “just deal with” medical symptoms as they arise, rather than...
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When it comes to having a baby, there are a lot of decisions to make. Catholic Health has launched a new website, healthymomhealthybaby.org, to help guide mothers and families through the pregnancy journey. The site, designed for expectant mothers or women...
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Breast milk is easy for babies to digest and often changes as a baby grows, giving him or her just the right amount of fat, sugar, water, and protein. Along with these key nutrients, breast milk can actually change based on what a mom eats or drinks. As more...
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It may be an embarrassing subject to discuss with your doctor. But, if you leak urine during everyday activities such as laughing, sneezing, coughing, crying, exercising or heavy lifting, you’re not alone. The condition is called urinary stress...
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What tests are available and what are the normal tests during early and mid pregnancy? Joseph Andrzejewski, MD OB/GYN Mount St. Mary’s Hospital To Find an OBGYN Near You Call (716) 923-7152 Can most women try to have a vaginal birth after having...
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Health professionals agree that breastfeeding provides many benefits to nursing mothers and their babies. Some mothers, however, cannot produce enough milk to meet their baby’s needs or breastfeed for health reasons. Earlier this month, the Center for Women...
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