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August 24, 2018
August 21, 2018
Stress and conception, is there a link?
It’s not always easy to “just relax and let it happen.” Our minds and bodies can be negatively affected by stress and believe it or not, so can the chances of becoming pregnant. We live in a fast-paced society, driven by technology that always has us on the go. It... Read More
August 15, 2018
First generation breastfeeder
Breastfeeding, it’s nothing new. It was Hera’s breastmilk that made Hercules invincible. Where did babies get milk from in the ancient times? They got it from their mother or from a wet nurse. A wet nurse is a woman who is capable of producing breastmilk and who breastfeeds... Read More
August 7, 2018
Family can help breastfeeding success
Do you have a family member ready to deliver or in the early weeks of breastfeeding? It takes careful time and energy to get breastfeeding off to a healthy start and it isn’t all up to mom. True, she makes the milk, but there are ways the family can help support the transition to... Read More
August 2, 2018
Foundation for a Healthy Newborn – Mother’s Milk
The development of the immune system from fetus to neonate is a very complex yet perfectly designed process. Vaginal deliveries help baby to develop a healthy microflora by passing through the birth canal and receiving natural probiotics during that journey. Human milk for human babies helps... Read More
July 30, 2018
What to consider when you’re trying to conceive
Are you thinking about trying to get pregnant? Congratulations! Preparing you and your partner’s bodies for pregnancy are important factors in pre-pregnancy planning. When you and your partner decide that you are ready to start a family, one of the first steps you should take is speaking... Read More
July 25, 2018
Lovelace employees serve lunch to first responders
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Some first responders got a special treat as a "thank you" for their service. Lovelace Medical Center served lunch to EMTs, paramedics, firefighters and police officers Tuesday. Employees say it's just a small token of their appreciation for what they do on... Read More
July 25, 2018
Pregnant or think you might be? We’re here to help!
Why see a health care provider early in pregnancy? Give you and your baby the best start by seeing a health care provider early. Prenatal care is the care you receive during pregnancy, and a healthy pregnancy is the best way to promote a healthy birth. Mothers who receive little or no... Read More
July 23, 2018
Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke
Developing a heat-related illness is one of the biggest summer health hazards. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 600 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat every year. The main cause of any heat-related illness is your body’s... Read More
July 18, 2018