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. […]
Breastfeeding Problems & Solutions
Experts agree: Breastfeeding is best for your baby. So, if you’re running into issues, read about these common problems and solutions. Problem: “My breasts are swollen and rock hard.” Solution: That sounds like the breasts are engorged, meaning you’re experiencing pressure from a buildup of milk. Get instant relief by releasing your milk by hand […]
Going Back to Work After Baby
By Polly Trainor, MD Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN The day comes eventually—when maternity leave is over and it’s time to go back to work. Good planning makes this transition easier, so we invite you to attend one of our Breastfeeding and Returning to Work classes held on July 31 and October 23 at 7 p.m. […]
Tips for Working Moms Who Breastfeed
According to The Centers for Disease Control, breastfeeding rates drop dramatically when nursing mothers return to work. Each mom has her own journey with breastfeeding. And no matter which journey is taken, it’s important that every mom is supported to do what’s best for her and baby. Some may wonder what the big deal is […]
“I Never Knew That About Breastfeeding”
By Rosemary Burman, IBCLC Lactation Consultant at Riverview Health It’s been well-established that breastfeeding is the ideal way to nourish your newborn. It’s also a great way to bond with your new bundle of joy. Although these types of conversations are taking place more and more in the media and among new moms, expecting moms, […]
Bonding with your baby by breastfeeding
Sarah Long, IBCLC Lactation Consultant at Riverview Hospital Throughout the world breastfeeding remains the norm, just as it has for thousands of years. Yet, for many new moms, establishing a regular breastfeeding routine feels like anything but the norm. With all the physical and emotional changes a woman goes through following the birth of a […]