When Gillian Davis, 39, learned she was expecting another child, she knew what she wanted—and didn’t want—for her third baby’s birth. Gillian had gained over 100 pounds with her last pregnancy and had developed polyhydramnios, a condition in which there is too much amniotic fluid around the baby during [...]
Breastfeeding is one of the most personal choices you can make for your growing family. Preparing yourself with the facts as you first navigate your breastfeeding journey can help set you up for success. “Our bodies know how to nourish our new babies,” says Lysanne Loucel, MBA, IBCLC, board-certified [...]
When your sweet bundle of joy is born, you can’t help but think…what do babies dream about? If they were born at CentraState Medical Center, their slumbers may be filled with dreams about the wonderful care you both received. Abundant Pregnancy Resources We support our [...]
Jennifer Riccardi of Morganville never slowed down during her third pregnancy. She and her husband, Joe, were purchasing a new home and temporarily living at her parents’ house in Old Bridge while juggling the responsibilities of their two young boys—not to mention her busy job managing more than 100 [...]
As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available to a broader range of ages and occupations, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding may be starting to think about what they should do when the vaccine becomes available to them. Vivian Mishan, MD, FACOG, an OB/GYN at Women's Health Specialists of CentraState, [...]
When Kristen Connors McEvoy, RN, learned she was having twins last spring, she kept working as the clinical leader in CentraState’s busy Emergency Department. And then the COVID-19 crisis hit. While all healthcare workers were anxious about the virus, her pregnancy brought another level of concern. With the advice [...]
It’s a tough time to be a kid. But if the pandemic has confirmed anything, it’s that kids are pretty resilient–especially when adults in their lives help them along the way. Here are three things you can do to raise confident kids: Be consistent. Some household rules might have [...]
While Sarah and Christian Moon of Jackson were already quite familiar with the labor and delivery process at CentraState, welcoming their new baby during the COVID-19 crisis added a new level of uncertainty to the event. Luckily, the birth of their fourth—and last—child was particularly special. On April 7, [...]
The first few months of being home with your baby are amazing. Every day is filled with awe over this little person that’s become your whole world. As incredible as it is, this time can also feel isolating and even a little lonely. That’s why many new moms join [...]
By Margaret Dufreney, MD While there are many resources for women on what to expect when you are expecting a baby, patients often ask me what to expect after delivery, when a woman’s body continues to experience a myriad of changes. Until I had my own baby recently, I [...]
