Babies

Mission Hospital received an award for excellence in maternity care from the California Health and Human Services Agency and Cal Hospital Compare for delivering safer and affordable care.

Download Circle by Providence to your smartphone at no cost and get connected to a comprehensive network of local, Providence-approved resources and tools for mothers and moms-to-be.

Kathy Marafino, RN, manager of labor and delivery and the mother-baby unit, answers questions about what to expect when delivering at the hospital.

St. Joseph Hospital earned this designation for offering new mothers the information, confidence and skills they need to succeed in breastfeeding and caring for their babies.

Learn the ways an over- or underactive thyroid can affect women including menstruation, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum health.

Far too many women in the U.S. die during and after childbirth. Providence St. Joseph Health's Amy Compton-Phillips offers some advice to protect women during childbirth.

After your baby is born, setting aside some "me" may be the most important thing you can do for both of you.

What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) all about? Read on for answers to questions about what causes it, who gets it, how to treat it, and much more.

Research indicates that women who breastfeed may have a healthier cardiovascular system

We've gathered some of our best pediatric insights from the blog to share with you from the past year.

From pregnancy to menopause, here are the women’s health topics that captured our readers' attention this year.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released revised car seat safety guidelines. Find out what this means for your child.

People who are covered by Medicaid have the same hopes and plans as anybody else, but often have access to fewer resources. When they need health care, Providence St. Joseph Health is there.

There are many reasons why your child’s ear may be hurting, so it’s best to have a doctor examine it to ensure it is treated properly.

While teething children may display irritability, drooling, and puffy gums, they don’t necessarily need medicine to relieve these symptoms and should never be given benzocaine.

Cord blood is rich in stem cells that are beneficial in fighting diseases

Simulations help medical teams build communication and teamwork to ensure top patient care.

It hurts to hear your baby cough, but not every distress requires a doctor visit. There are some remedies you can try at home.