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December 6, 2019
December 6, 2019
The Benefits of Working with a Doula
A doula, also known as a birth companion, is a trained professional in childbirth. The word doula comes from the Greek meaning “a woman who serves” or “handmaiden.” Doulas can provide educational, physical and emotional support to an expectant mother and her family during... Read More
December 6, 2019
Blue Genes
When I look into the mirror, I see me. ButI also see my mother. Yes, as we age, we can see our parents appearing right in front of us due to our genetics. There will be a certain way we look, gain weight, walk and even cross our legs based on genetics. Styles, as well as sizes, will come and... Read More
December 6, 2019
How can I bond with my baby during pregnancy?
Bonding with your baby during pregnancy is called attachment. Pregnancy is an ideal time to start the attachment process, which affects development significantly during pregnancy and after the baby arrives. Bonding with your baby is similar during pregnancy as it will be after baby is born. You can... Read More
December 6, 2019
Learning From Your Genes
Anytime I am on social media, I’m amazed at the number of ads lately for DNA testing. There are so many companies to choose from and so many different features they cover. What can our DNA tell us? What do our genes have to do with our present and daily life? Why the interest in the past and... Read More
December 3, 2019
Holiday Guests: Keep Them Healthy and Happy
Getting together with friends and family is the best part of this season. If you have the responsibility of hosting guests, you’ve got a lot to plan to make sure your guests are happy and comfortable. Making sure everyone is healthy should also be at the top of your priorities. There are many... Read More
November 18, 2019
Husband thankful for wife’s surgical care at Lovelace Medical Center: ‘We really appreciate Lovelace’
In January 2017, a couple from Los Alamos was on their last day of vacation in Cancun, Mexico when their trip took a turn for the worst. Skip Anderson’s wife, Brenda, felt extremely ill. “The resort doctor diagnosed her with traveler’s diarrhea and she was treated with antibiotics... Read More
November 18, 2019
With Only Hours to Spare, Transfer to Lovelace Medical Center Saves Sara's Life
Waking up on her day off, Sara Piro looked in the mirror to find that everything was normal, except for the fact that she was yellow. Sara had jaundice, a condition in which the skin turns yellow because of a high level of bilirubin, a yellow-orange bile pigment. For the last six months, she had... Read More
November 1, 2019
Six Diabetes Myths to Never Wonder About Again
While there are 30 million people in the United States living with diabetes, but one in four don’t even know they are living with the condition. In addition, another 84 million adults, teenagers and children have prediabetes, but 90% are unaware of it. These numbers show the need to bring... Read More
October 18, 2019