Among the important messages new mom Alex Del Biondo took from her childbirth preparation class at St.Vincent Women’s Hospital, “stay flexible” is the one that ended up holding the most value. Del Biondo got a big surprise when her water … Continue reading
Whether you’re hoping to get pregnant or prefer not to be, missing a period brings a lot of anxiety. Can you rely on your drugstore pregnancy test to give you an answer? That’s a question I get a lot, and … Continue reading
To call what pregnant women go through with nausea “morning sickness” is to tell about a tenth of the story. I vote we rename it to tell the whole truth. How about something like, “Lady, Welcome to Three Months of … Continue reading
Nothing can stress out a woman quite as much as worrying about pregnancy. Pregnant moms worry that something could be wrong; women wanting to be pregnant worry about why they might not be pregnant on their timetable. The fear that … Continue reading
Steering clear of X-rays and many over-the-counter medications is important when you’re pregnant. But flu shots are a must for your protection and for the protection of your baby. Studies show that babies born to mothers that were given the … Continue reading
We were all shocked when the most beloved of the Crawley sisters, Lady Sybil, died following childbirth. It was devastating to every character that loved her and throughout the tragic events viewers heard characters repeatedly say, “This can’t be happening … Continue reading
A free monthly event for expecting and soon-to-be-expecting mothers If you’re anticipating a new baby, you know how hard it can be to track down all of the information you need. With Beautiful Beginnings we bring pregnancy and healthcare experts … Continue reading
Morning sickness isn’t uncommon. In fact, since 70 to 80 percent of women have at least some mild nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, there are really only a very lucky few who don’t get it. Most of the time munching a few crackers before getting out of bed in the morning, or eating a number of small meals through the day, is all it takes to get through. Continue reading
Mom-to-be Sarah Scheidler and her husband are embarking on a new, exciting adventure together. They’re about to be parents. And, although the whole crazy process can be overwhelming, they’re doing pretty good…with just a little help. This is Sarah’s story: … Continue reading
Last fall Cindy Breeden and her husband put having a baby in their plans for the near future. With that goal in mind, Cindy attended a meet and greet event with St.Vincent doctors at an Indianapolis restaurant, Café Patachou. Here’s Cindy’s story. … Continue reading