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
Expecting Moms: Cindy Breeden
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
Food cravings during pregnancy: Fact or Fiction?
As long as there have been pregnancies and potato chips, there have been pregnant women pondering food cravings. When you have a craving, do you want pickles all wrapped up in cheese at 3am? Maybe you fantasize about sweet or … Continue reading
Top 5 questions we receive from pregnant women
Every pregnancy is unique, right? You might be surprised to see just how alike pregnant moms are when it comes to their questions and concerns. I’ve compiled a list of the top 5 questions we’ve received from expectant moms and … Continue reading
All-Natural Ways to Ease and Aid in Labor
Whether you’re a first time mom or not, thinking about labor can be overwhelming–and maybe even a little scary. But at St.Vincent Women’s Hospital like to take a fresh approach to labor. And so we’re going to do everything we … Continue reading
A mom's story: Ashley Eddie
On February 18, 2012, Ashley Eddie gave birth to Annalyn Cynthia Eddie, a 6 pound, 10 ounce baby girl. Although Ashley’s own doctor wasn’t on call that night, it was an otherwise uneventful birth, which is just how we like … Continue reading
A mom’s story: Dawn Ellington
Everything didn’t quite go as expected for Dawn Ellington when she gave birth to William on December 1, 2011. But as she reports in her grateful retelling of the story, everything went just fine. Baby William was due December 29, … Continue reading
How long is the average first labor?
You hear moms rattle off the numbers even years after their children were born. It seems to get burned into the memory. But which numbers are unusual and which ones average? Here it is, the answer to the thing every … Continue reading
If my first baby comes early, does that mean my next one will, too?
Well, naturally most women want to be pregnant no longer than absolutely necessary. There’s the kicking. And the . . . everything else. On the other hand, keeping babies safe and healthy has a lot to do with keeping them … Continue reading
Bringing aromatherapy to the maternity suite
Using essential oils makes the post-birth experience calmer and happier for many new moms. Aromatherapy combats stress, nausea and other symptoms that commonly arise after childbirth. Continue reading




