Welcome to the World Little One! You’ve finally reached the magic milestone--baby’s due date. But just because your due date arrives does not necessarily mean your baby will. Don’t worry, most babies do not arrive right on schedule--your new addition will make an appearance when he…
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Just when you think you’ve gotten the hang of pregnancy, it’s practically over and it’s time to start planning for life with your new baby. The third trimester is the homestretch of your pregnancy experience and you may be feeling both nervous and a little anxious to move things along.…
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The second trimester is known as the ‘Feel Good Trimester’ and marks the time between your 13th and 27th weeks of pregnancy. By now your morning sickness may be gone and your increased belly size makes it easier for others to tell you are pregnant. The pregnancy will also feel more real,…
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Congratulations—it’s official, you’re going to have a baby! Whether you planned your pregnancy or it was the surprise of your life, one thing is certain: your first trimester is full of excitement! And even though you don’t necessarily look pregnant yet, you may certainly feel…
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Ready, Set, Baby! So you want to get pregnant, but is it really as easy as deciding you’re ready? Not so fast! Even if you conceive easily, you’ll want to do some preconception planning: First, visit your health care provider for a full checkup and take care of any underlying issues. …
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What is the Bariatric Pregnancy Program at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital? The Bariatric Pregnancy Program is a specialized clinic focusing on the needs of the overweight or obese pregnant women. The program is intended to help ensure a healthy pregnancy and to facilitate a smooth transition…
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IU Health’s Childbirth Educators are highly skilled and offer superior care and services before, during and after a childbirth. Sue Galyen, RN, MS, LCCE is one of those individuals. Sue has spent 27 of her 40 years as a nurse at IU Health. After graduating from Murray State University and receiving…
Read MoreFor a mother going into childbirth, one of the scariest things to hear is that the child is in a breech position. When a child is in breech position, it means that the head of the child is not down by the uterus like most babies, rather its feet or bottom are by the uterus. It’s not uncommon for…
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Bringing new life into this world is an amazing act of nature. Pregnancy in and of itself is such a unique experience and varies from person to person. It is truly an act that needs to be celebrated and focused on. This is why more and more women are starting to become aware of the benefits of prenatal…
Read MorePhase one of the IU Health La Porte Women’s Services construction project includes the latest innovations in maternal care such as the option for water labor and birthing in this whirlpool tub. New mothers and their families will benefit from the latest innovations in maternal care as phase one…
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