Clinical Pearls – Breastfeeding & Alcohol

Clinical Pearls – Breastfeeding & Alcohol

Expert Advice for Nursing Mothers Levels of alcohol in milk closely parallel maternal blood alcohol concentrations. It is not necessary to pump & dump milk after consuming alcohol, but expressing milk can maintain supply and avoid complications of engorgement if a...

SMFM: COVID-19 Vaccine Counseling

12.21.2020 (last published 12-15-20) Professional Guidance on Vaccination Decisions SMFM strongly recommends that pregnant and lactating people have access to the COVID-19 vaccines and that they engage in a discussion about potential benefits and unknown risks with...

Vaccinating Pregnant and Lactating Patients

COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Mothers “COVID-19 vaccine development and regulatory approval are rapidly progressing. Thus, information and recommendations will evolve as more data are collected about these vaccines and their use in specific populations. This...
Prenatal and Birthing Classes during COVID-19

Prenatal and Birthing Classes during COVID-19

Birth Preparation During the Pandemic All prenatal and birthing classes at Merit Health River Oaks and Woman’s Hospitals have been cancelled in an effort to adhere to social distancing. Please review these following online resources in order to prepare for your big...
5 Postpartum Depression Symptoms That Are Easy to Miss

5 Postpartum Depression Symptoms That Are Easy to Miss

Recognizing Depression After Childbirth A new baby is often referred to as a bundle of joy. But what if you don’t feel quite so blessed about this whole motherhood thing? If that’s the case, you may want to look out for symptoms of postpartum depression, which...
What is PCOS?

What is PCOS?

Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition characterized by irregular periods, evidence of excess hormones, and enlargement of the ovaries on ultrasound with multiple small fluid-filled sacs or follicles. PCOS is more...
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