Returning to Work After A Baby
Welcoming a new baby can trigger a rollercoaster of emotions. A newborn means making changes to life as you know it and adjusting to a new normal. No matter how prepared you are, you might find adapting to your new life can bring challenges. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN Valerie […]
#MyFocus: Made for Medicine
It’s not very often a child decides their future career at 6 years old. Many children aspire to be a police officer, a firefighter or a doctor – but change their minds as they get older. And many young adults set off for college with a career path in mind – only to change their […]
#MyFocus: Giving New Life
Meet Rachel Davenport, MD, an OB/GYN physician at Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN. Becoming a doctor was always the plan for Dr. Davenport, even as a little girl. She remembers using the toy doctor set her parents bought her and pretending to play doctor with her stuffed animals. “Because I knew at a young age, my […]
Expecting the Unexpected
For Ryan and Lauren Cole, having a baby was always a part of their plan. So, not too long after getting married in October 2017, they found out their new family of two would soon grow to three. While the journey to pregnancy can be a long one for some couples, Ryan and Lauren became […]
Breastfeeding Support: Opportunities at Riverview Health
It’s no secret that some women experience more challenges throughout their breastfeeding journey than others. According to the CDC, 60 percent of mothers stop breastfeeding sooner than they planned. At Riverview Health we understand how difficult it can be for mothers to begin and continue breastfeeding. We offer classes and support groups so moms are […]
Enhancing Care for Our Tiniest Patients
Beginning October 1, 2018, Riverview Health Maternity Center will partner with Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent to provide 24/7 pediatric hospitalist care for newborns, pediatric inpatients and emergency consultations at Riverview Health. Riverview Health Maternity Center is currently equipped with a Level II special care nursery to treat babies who require close monitoring. […]
Maternity Leave: Getting Ready
Are you thinking about starting a family? Are you pregnant now? Here are some key questions you should ask about maternity leave at your workplace. First, know that maternity leave differs greatly among companies. Never assume that your maternity leave will be the same as a family member’s or neighbor’s leave. That’s why it is […]
When the ‘Baby Blues’ Happen to You
During pregnancy and the first few weeks of a baby’s life, moms often hear things like “being a mom is the greatest.” Then, there are the pictures all over social media—smiling babies and moms who make motherhood look like a breeze. For those who don’t think they quite match up to these ideals and images, […]
Essential Q&A for New Mothers
By Dr. Stephanie Brazus Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN You’re home now and most of your questions about your newborn have been covered. But what about what’s going on with you—and your body? And what about your emotions? Here are the answers to a few key questions new moms may have… Q: How much bleeding is […]
Eating for Two––And Is Coffee OK?
By Polly Trainor, MD Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN When you’re pregnant, you’re eating for two, (or more with multiples!) but that means eating extra in a healthy way—not just more. But how much more is healthy? And is coffee OK? The general rule is that pregnant women should eat an extra 300 calories a day. […]