Postpartum and Newborn Care

How to Find The Ideal OB/GYN and Pediatrician

Picking an OB/GYN or pediatrician is a very personal process, – the physician that you choose will be an important part of your entire pregnancy. The pediatrician you choose will be an integral part of your child’s life. Being prepared is a big part of pregnancy; instead of choosing your OB/GYN or pediatrician at random, Baptist Health wants you to feel secure in your choice of physician. We talked to real pregnant women and new moms to compile a list of criteria that they considered when selecting their ideal OB/GYN and Pediatrician.

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August 27, 2018

Cómo Encontrar Un OB/GYN y Pediatra Ideal

Elegir un obstetra/ginecólogo o un pediatra es un proceso muy personal: el médico que elija será una parte importante de todo su embarazo. El pediatra que elija será una parte integral de su hijo vida. Estar preparado es una gran parte del embarazo; en lugar de elegir a su obstetra/ginecólogo o pediatra al azar, Baptist Health quiere que se sienta seguro en su elección de médico. Hablamos con mujeres embarazadas reales y nuevas mamás para compilar una lista de criterios que consideraron al seleccionar su obstetra/ginecólogo y pediatra ideales.

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August 26, 2018

Why You Should Breastfeed

Breast milk is the perfect food for your baby. It’s filled with just the right amount of nutrients and is gentle on little stomachs, intestines and other body systems. If you’re struggling with whether or not you should breastfeed, here are a few things to keep in mind.

 

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January 30, 2017

Breastfeeding Pain: What’s the Solution?

In the first 2 weeks of breastfeeding, painful nipples and painful breasts are frequent complaints received from new mothers on the Baptist Health breastfeeding warmline. Pain is the number one reason new mothers discontinue breastfeeding too soon. While some nipple soreness and moderate discomfort from engorgement in the first 5-7 days is common and can be considered normal, both of these issues should resolve by day 7-10 and new mothers will be pain free for as long as they choose to breastfeed.

 

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January 30, 2017

New or Expectant Mom? You Need to Know About Expressly for You

Having a baby changes everything! New moms have so many new things to worry about, but breastfeeding shouldn’t be one of them. Knowing what to expect the first few weeks after childbirth can help make breastfeeding easier, especially if you’re trying to transition back into a daily work routine.

 

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January 30, 2017

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