skip to main content

Flipping the Script on a First-time Birth

By |2024-05-10T08:42:15-04:00July 12th, 2023|Categories: Patient Stories, Pregnancy and Parenting|Tags: , , , |

When Rebecca Pauley learned she was pregnant, she envisioned a routine birthing experience. However, baby Rafael had his own plans. CentraState’s team in the delivery room helped her avoid a C-section and give birth to her baby boy safely. A Morganville resident born at CentraState, Rebecca discussed her birth [...]

Pregnancy and Preeclampsia: What You Need to Know

By |2024-01-23T09:15:27-05:00January 6th, 2023|Categories: Pregnancy and Parenting, Women’s Health|Tags: , , |

Pregnancy is an amazing journey. But sometimes unexpected health issues can throw you off course. Preeclampsia—high blood pressure during the later stages of pregnancy—is one of them. "Many preeclampsia symptoms—headaches, nausea, shortness of breath—are also common pregnancy complaints, so it can be hard to recognize those signs as a [...]

Third Birth: First-Rate Experience

By |2022-04-05T11:14:10-04:00January 20th, 2022|Categories: Pregnancy and Parenting|Tags: , , |

When Gillian Davis, 39, learned she was expecting another child, she knew what she wanted—and didn’t want—for her third baby’s birth. Gillian had gained over 100 pounds with her last pregnancy and had developed polyhydramnios, a condition in which there is too much amniotic fluid around the baby during [...]

ER Nurse Welcomes Healthy Twins During COVID-19

By |2021-06-15T16:35:36-04:00January 11th, 2021|Categories: Coronavirus, Pregnancy and Parenting|Tags: , , , |

When Kristen Connors McEvoy, RN, learned she was having twins last spring, she kept working as the clinical leader in CentraState’s busy Emergency Department. And then the COVID-19 crisis hit. While all healthcare workers were anxious about the virus, her pregnancy brought another level of concern. With the advice [...]

Healthy Recipes for Expecting and New Moms

By |2018-09-04T08:56:04-04:00April 11th, 2018|Categories: Pregnancy and Parenting|Tags: , , |

Expectant mothers need to be sure they get plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins to help ensure they get the nutrients they need for their unborn baby’s development. The following are two recipes that are ideal for prenatal meals. Chicken Ratatouille Served over rice, this delicious dish is loaded with vegetables [...]

Ready to Start a Family? 4 Things to Know

By |2018-08-21T08:50:19-04:00April 11th, 2018|Categories: Pregnancy and Parenting, Women’s Health|Tags: |

There are a few key things Ob/Gyns want women to do before starting a family. Schedule a visit with an Ob/Gyn before trying to conceive to evaluate your health, medical history, menstrual cycle, and ensure the healthiest pregnancy possible. Quit any bad habits like smoking and drinking. Eat healthy and make sure [...]

LOAD MORE

Keep updated with the latest