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May 16, 2017
Marijuana during pregnancy
Many people think that cannabinoids, like marijuana, are harmless during pregnancy, but research suggests otherwise.· “Cannabinoid” is a term to describe a group of 66 ingredients found in the flowering cannabis plant.· ... Read MoreMay 12, 2017
Patient- and Family-Centered Care at Lovelace Westside Hospital changes how patients are seen
At Lovelace Westside Hospital we value the relationships we establish with our patients and their families. Our recent Patient Family Centered Care (PFCC) designation supports a style of care where the needs and choices of patients and their families define the care they receive.“Having the... Read MoreMay 8, 2017
Daddy Depression: New Fathers with Paternal Postnatal Depression
Dads can have trouble adjusting to parenthood just like mom. Feeling anxious and stressed can come with being a new dad. Sadness, or blues, may occur as a result of a specific situation or event. “Daddy Blues” can improve with restful sleep, lunch with a friend, going to the gym or... Read MoreMay 1, 2017
Mental Health Awareness Month – Why do we care?
Addiction, depression and anxiety are examples of mental health conditions. One in five Americans are affected during their lifetime, which means every American is impacted either directly, or through their friends and family. Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental... Read MoreApril 28, 2017
Albuquerque mother receives heart transplant after delivery
I started what I like to call my “long term relationship” with Lovelace on November 10, 2013. I delivered a beautiful baby girl named Kassidy at Lovelace Women’s Hospital. The amount of support that my husband and I received from the nurses and the entire delivery and post-partum... Read MoreApril 27, 2017
Prenatal Yoga and Childbirth
Women who have never used yoga for fitness can still use yoga to prepare for childbirth. Physical movements and postures can create flexibility and strength for mom as her baby and body begins to grow and change. Breathing techniques from yoga were the inspiration for Dr. Lamaze and the creation of... Read MoreApril 18, 2017
Occupational Therapy Month: Meet the Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital outpatient staff
Did you know that April is Occupational Therapy Month? Occupational therapy is also celebrating its centennial year as well! For these two great reasons, our Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital outpatient staff would like to share why they became occupational therapists and what they love most about... Read MoreMarch 17, 2017
Project You: Making Space for Mom
Have you ever felt like the world is waiting for results at all hours of the day and every day of the week? Well, I have. The fast-paced world that we live in can sometimes take over our time and attention. It is so easy, as a mother or parent, to get tangled up in the web of demands. The old adage... Read MoreMarch 7, 2017