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Preparing for a NICU stay

February 28, 2023

Whether planned or unexpected, having a baby in the NICU can be stressful and scary. Here are 5 tips for managing a NICU stay.

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How many types of diabetes are there?

October 24, 2022 by Tayla Holman

How many types of diabetes are there? The answer is more complicated than you might think.

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Nitrous oxide for childbirth

October 1, 2022

Research Medical Center, part of HCA Midwest Health, is the first maternity hospital in the Kansas City area to offer nitrous oxide for labor...

tags: low intervention , maternity , midwifery , t4b

Breastfeeding 101

September 1, 2022

There's a lot to learn about the basics of breastfeeding a baby. At HCA Midwest Health, let us help you discover the benefits of breastfeeding...

Baby registry items

August 1, 2022

Registry tips from a mom with twins

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Best tips for a healthy pregnancy

August 1, 2022

Let’s face it, getting healthy is never a bad idea. But when you’re trying to get pregnant – or even if you’re just thinking about it – it’s ...

tags: labor and delivery , maternity , t4b

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Busting midwifery myths

July 1, 2022 by Katie J. Lorand, Certified Nurse-Midwife, Midwest Women’s Healthcare Specialists

There’s more modern fact than outdated fiction when it comes to these time-honored healthcare providers.

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Got your preconception game plan?

June 2, 2022

You've decided it's time to start a family! This can be the most exciting time of your life, but also very stressful. Mapping out a preconception...

tags: fertility , labor and delivery , maternity , t4b

HCA Midwest Health telehealth program expands ...

May 6, 2022

HCA Midwest Health's telehealth maternal-fetal medicine program keeps moms close to home while improving access to care.

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7 pregnancy symptoms explained

May 1, 2022

Pregnancy causes many changes in your body, so how do you know what’s normal and what’s not? Learn about some common and uncommon pregnancy symptoms...

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Types of pregnancy complications at different ...

April 4, 2022 by Bana Jobe

During Infertility Awareness Week, we discuss pregnancy complications and how age can be a factor.

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Q&A with a parent of preemies

April 1, 2022

Expecting a baby can be an absolutely thrilling time. But it can also bring on a lot of worries, especially for new parents or parents who...

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Tips from a mom of multiples

March 1, 2022

There are few things more exciting — and more overwhelming — than learning that you’re going to have a multiple birth. Your mind starts swimming...

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Midwifery 101 - HCA Midwest Health

February 1, 2022

A certified nurse-midwife (CNM) is a registered nurse (RN) with a master’s degree or higher, whose training includes a specialty in women’s...

tags: labor and delivery , low intervention , midwifery , t4b

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First-time mom pregnancy tips

January 1, 2022

Information and advice abound for the first-time expectant mom, but how do you filter through all the noise to get the advice you really need...

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Choosing the best OBGYN and hospital for you

August 29, 2021 by Bana Jobe

Finding the best OBGYN and hospital for each expectant mother is a very personal experience.

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The art and science of a birthing center

March 1, 2021

Amenities to make you comfortable and science to make your delivery as safe as possible. Learn about the ways art and science have be integrated...

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8 things to try before seeing a fertility specialist

February 1, 2021

It is normal to spend up to a year trying to conceive. Before seeing a reproductive endocrinologist, try these eight tips.

tags: fertility , labor and delivery , maternity , t4b

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Pre-pregnancy diet do’s and don’ts

January 1, 2021

We all know it's important to watch what we eat while we're pregnant, but what about before, when trying to conceive. Are there diet or nutrition...

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Newborns and coronavirus: Helpful ways to protect...

October 9, 2020

Learn how new moms can avoid coronavirus infection and help protect their newborn during COVID-19.

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Preparing for a NICU stay

How many types of diabetes are there?

Nitrous oxide for childbirth

Breastfeeding 101

Baby registry items

Best tips for a healthy pregnancy

Busting midwifery myths

Got your preconception game plan?

HCA Midwest Health telehealth program expands ...

7 pregnancy symptoms explained

Types of pregnancy complications at different ...

Q&A with a parent of preemies

Tips from a mom of multiples

Midwifery 101 - HCA Midwest Health

First-time mom pregnancy tips

Choosing the best OBGYN and hospital for you

The art and science of a birthing center

8 things to try before seeing a fertility specialist

Pre-pregnancy diet do’s and don’ts

Newborns and coronavirus: Helpful ways to protect...