Maternity
Expert insights and tips about the amazing journey to parenthood
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Best of To Your Health 2018: Children's health
We've gathered some of our best pediatric insights from the blog to share with you from the past year.
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Best of To Your Health 2018: Women's health
From pregnancy to menopause, here are the women’s health topics that captured our readers' attention this year.
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What you need to know about the new AAP car seat safety guidelines
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released revised car seat safety guidelines. Find out what this means for your child.
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Dispelling myths about people who receive Medicaid
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.
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Here’s how to make your child’s earaches less of a pain
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.
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Teething pain? Don’t use benzocaine, try these safer strategies instead
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.
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Don't wait until it's too late to think about cord blood donation
Cord blood is rich in stem cells that are beneficial in fighting diseases
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OB department excels at maternal emergency preparedness
Simulations help medical teams build communication and teamwork to ensure top patient care.
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The best home remedies for a coughing baby
It hurts to hear your baby cough, but not every distress requires a doctor visit. There are some remedies you can try at home.
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Coffee versus wine: which is healthier?
Wine and coffee have generated decades' worth of debate and studies examining the benefits or harmful effects of each. It takes time and careful reading to sort through the claims and counterclaims.
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Horoscopes aside, your birth month really does affect your health
Human biology is modulated by seasonal changes in complex ways
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Circle by Providence simplifies mobile health care for busy moms
Circle by Providence is the free pregnancy and parenting app that has answers to moms’ questions about raising healthy kids
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The 5 Most Common Misconceptions About Pregnancy
Our expert debunks common misconceptions about pregnancy.
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What's best to eat for healthy breastfeeding?
The foods and beverages you, and your baby, need
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Don't delay: Immunize your infant against disease
Infant Immunization Week offers an occasion to review and update your child’s protection against disease by ensuring that his or her vaccinations are on schedule
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The Do's and Don'ts of Baby-Led Weaning
What is baby-led weaning, and is it right for you and your baby? Baby-led weaning has been around for centuries in many...
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How Often Should Your Baby See a Doctor?
During these frequently-scheduled “well-baby” visits, your pediatrician focuses on your child’s development
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Antibiotics May No Longer Do the Trick for Treating UTIs
UTIs are becoming increasingly resistant to today’s drugs
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Giving a Voice to the Vulnerable
Medicaid provides
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3 Surprising Things That Are Changing How Women Deliver Babies
Expectant moms have more options than ever for their birth plans.
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