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Delivery and coronavirus: Answers to common questions

October 7, 2020

Get answers to common questions about delivering a baby during COVID-19.

Breastfeeding 101

June 24, 2020

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...

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Best tips for a healthy pregnancy

February 17, 2020

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: maternity , t4b

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Q&A with a parent of preemies

August 12, 2019

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...

tags: childbirth birthing twins triplets multiples , maternity , obstetrics , t4b , womens-health

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Tips from a mom of multiples

August 12, 2019

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

tags: maternity , obstetrics , t4b , womens health

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Midwifery 101 - HCA Midwest Health

August 12, 2019

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: maternity , midwifery , obstetrics , t4b , womens health

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First-time mom pregnancy tips

March 5, 2019

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...

tags: maternity , t4b

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Nitrous Oxide for Childbirth

February 11, 2019

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: maternity , t4b

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7 Pregnancy Symptoms Explained

January 17, 2019

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...

tags: maternity , t4b

2 min Read Time

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The Art and Science of a Birthing Center

June 20, 2018

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...

tags: maternity , t4b

3 min Read Time

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8 Things to Try Before Seeing a Fertility Specialist

June 4, 2018

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

tags: maternity , t4b

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Got your preconception game plan?

May 30, 2018

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: maternity , t4b

2 min Read Time

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Pre-pregnancy Diet Do’s and Don’ts

May 17, 2018

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...

tags: maternity , t4b

2 min Read Time

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Busting Midwifery Myths

May 15, 2018 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.

tags: maternity , t4b

5 min Read Time

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Pregnancy Stress Test

February 20, 2018 by Susan Thrasher, Manager of the ORPMC Maternal-Fetal Health Center

How your high-risk pregnancy can be a predictor for future health.

tags: maternity , t4b

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Stretching Can Improve Flexibility

February 7, 2018 by Jeane Ward, CNM, Women’s Healthcare Group

Why stretching can improve flexibility, range of motion and balance-especially during pregnancy.

tags: midwifery , t4b

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Delivery and coronavirus: Answers to common questions

Breastfeeding 101

Best tips for a healthy pregnancy

Q&A with a parent of preemies

Tips from a mom of multiples

Midwifery 101 - HCA Midwest Health

First-time mom pregnancy tips

Nitrous Oxide for Childbirth

7 Pregnancy Symptoms Explained

The Art and Science of a Birthing Center

8 Things to Try Before Seeing a Fertility Specialist

Got your preconception game plan?

Pre-pregnancy Diet Do’s and Don’ts

Busting Midwifery Myths

Pregnancy Stress Test

Stretching Can Improve Flexibility