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Capital Region Midwifery Welcomes Carrie Gordon-Stacey
Carrie Gordon-Stacey, CNM, has joined Capital Region Midwifery. A certified Nurse-Midwife, Gordon-Stacey practices midwifery-modelled obstetrics and gynecology.
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LiveSmart: Celebrating Midwives and Midwife-Led Health Care this October
This October, the American College of Nurse-Midwives is recognizing the critical role midwives play in health care.
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WTEN: August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Barb Donnelly, RN, IBCLC, lactation consultant at St. Peter’s Hospital, talks to WTEN about the physical and emotional benefits of breastfeeding for both mom and baby.
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WTEN: CDC, Local Doctors Urge Pregnant Women to Get Vaccinated
Kenneth Baker, M.D., chief of obstetrics and gynecology for St. Peter’s Health Partners, weighs in on the latest recommendation from the CDC that pregnant women get vaccinated against COVID-19 during an interview on WTEN.
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Business Review: Hospitals Invest in Midwives to Combat Physician Shortage
The Albany Business Review published an article featuring an interview with Margaret Holcomb, DNP, CNM, of Capital Region Midwifery. Holcomb discussed the growth of midwifery in the Capital Region and the misconceptions that remain about the profession.
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WRGB: Should Pregnant Women Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? Health Experts Weigh In
Kenneth Baker, M.D., chief of obstetrics and gynecology for St. Peter’s Health Partners, appeared on WRGB/CBS6 Albany to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine and whether or not pregnant women should receive it.
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St. Peter’s OB/GYN Welcomes Dr. Sedat Surmeli
Sedat Surmeli, M.D., has joined St. Peter’s OB/GYN – Slingerlands. Dr. Surmeli specializes in normal and high-risk pregnancy; major and minor gynecologic surgery; management of menopause; and routine gynecologic care.
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St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Welcomes Dr. Alexis DiSilvestro
Alexis DiSilvestro, M.D., has joined St. Peter’s Maternal Fetal Medicine, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. Dr. DiSilvestro practices maternal fetal medicine, helping to care for high-risk pregnancies.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Prenatal Vitamins a Critical Part of Good Health Before, During Pregnancy
One of the best things a woman thinking about getting pregnant can do for her and her future baby is also one of the simplest – start taking a prenatal vitamin.
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LiveSmart: Awareness, Support Crucial in Coping with Pregnancy and Infant Loss
When a pregnancy or birth ends in loss, the grief is often overwhelming. Where can you turn for the emotional help you need?