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Health Matters: Providence St. Jude Medical Center | 9 Named one of the best places in America to have a baby W e're national leaders in keeping moms and babies safe, which is why we continue to earn the country 's top honors for quality: from being recognized as a Best Hospital for Maternity by U.S. News & World Report to earning the coveted Baby Friendly Designation for best practices in newborn care. But outstanding outcomes and a list of awards aren't all we offer. From Pelvic Floor Pilates classes and a Fetal Diagnostic Center that expertly manages high-risk births to one-on-one breastfeeding support and a state-of-the-art Level III NICU that creates some of the state's best outcomes, we have a unique and comprehensive range of services for new moms and babies. Sign up for one of the classes below—or check out how we offer families the best possible start—at stjudemedicalcenter/maternity and click on Resources and Classes. Breastfeeding Basics (a virtual class for expectant moms and dads) Prepared Childbirth Series ( for expectant moms and dads, best started the 7th month) Newborn Baby Care (a virtual class for expectant and new parents) Breastfeeding Workshop (hands on practice for new moms and infants) Infant Safety & CPR (for new parents, grandparents and babysitters) A concierge: making one of life's best moments even better We are also one of only a handful of hospitals in the nation to offer a maternity concierge to reduce the stress (and increase the joy) of a new baby. This complimentary service is designed to take care of whatever is on your to-do list, so you can focus on more important things. Whether it's delivering food from your favorite restaurant, making a Target run for forgotten items or finding someone to walk the dog while you're in the hospital, our concierge is here to make life easier for new moms and dads. This service is free, with no mileage fee or surcharge. Your credit card is only charged for the actual cost of whatever goods or services you want our concierge to purchase. Need the concierge to deliver Starbucks and pick up a present for a sibling? You'll only be charged for the drinks and gifts. Our concierge's time (and expertise at making moms happy) is always free. To find out more about our concierge program, please call 714-992-3000 ext. 4881. THE THREAT TO A WOMAN'S HEART The first step in preventing heart disease in women may be getting them to understand their risk. Surveys show that almost 60% believe breast cancer poses the greatest danger: in fact, heart disease kills six times as many women. Chest discomfort is the most common heart attack symptom for both sexes, but women are more likely to have less obvious symptoms, such as excessive tiredness, nausea, cold sweats, dizziness or even indigestion. Symptoms may be constant or come and go and can disrupt your sleep—sometimes appearing several weeks beforehand. And because their symptoms are more subtle, they delay care, typically waiting three to four times longer to go to the ED than men. "With the Hollywood-style heart attack of sudden crushing chest pain, everyone knows what to do," says Eugene Byun, MD, an interventional cardiologist at Providence St. Jude who specializes in opening up blocked arteries using minimally invasive catheter procedures. "But when the symptoms are less clear, such as jaw or back pain, shortness of breath, fatigue or vomiting, it's easier to ignore them." His advice? Err on the side of caution. "If you're having a heart attack, we want to open up that blocked artery as quickly as possible," he explains. "If it turns out you're not, you can laugh about it later: laughter always ages better than regret." For any woman, the time to reduce your risk is now. "Excess weight, inactivity, diabetes, and inflammatory conditions such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis all increase your risk," explains Dr. Byun. "Tennis shoes and heart-healthy food choices, such as the Mediterranean diet, are great places to start." To find a physician that's right for you visit stjudemedicalcenter.org.

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