Maternity

A new pilot study at Providence Cancer Institute provides promising results of a potential immune benefit for infants from lactating mothers who have received a COVID-19 vaccine.

Learn about the important safety measures you should take to protect you and your baby during COVID-19 and what to expect in the delivery room.

Pregnant women don’t appear to be more susceptible to the coronavirus, but it's still important to protect yourself and baby. Find out how we can help.

Endometriosis is common health problem, but it often goes unrecognized. Treatment is available, so it’s important to know the signs and see a physician for a diagnosis and support.

One thing moms can do to ease any worry or anxiety prior to getting pregnant or delivering a baby is simple: choose the winning combination of the right physician and right birth center for you.

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.

A new mother found the support she needed at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance.

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

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.