Hand-to-mouth contact is the primary way many infectious diseases are spread, so proper and frequent hand washing is critical, especially during cold and flu season. [...]
Studies show women who have continuous support during childbirth, including encouragement from their primary partner, tend to have easier deliveries with improved health outcomes for the baby. [...]
Going into preterm labor doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll go on to give birth prematurely. Knowing the signs and symptoms of preterm labor can help you be prepared in case it does occur. [...]
If you are having a planned C-section delivery, the birth of your baby has the opportunity to touch the lives of others through the gift of placenta donation. [...]
For expectant moms, determining who will be a part of your birthing team is a big decision. Choosing the right caregivers and location for your birth can be difficult; a good place to start is to ask if the hospital you are considering is “Baby-Friendly.” [...]
St. Peter’s Hospital is the first hospital in the Capital Region to earn the international “Baby-Friendly” designation. The prestigious designation recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. [...]
A pair of area Girl Scouts, Jordan Foster and Hannah Strouse, created the “Helpful Hearts Program” to help families feel more connected to their new babies in the St. Peter’s Hospital neonatal intensive care unit. [...]
Mother Nature provides the perfect food for human infants. It is milk from Mom - and its many health benefits make it the ideal food for infants and children. [...]