Recent News

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

Survive a Summer Pregnancy

  A summer pregnancy in Albuquerque may not always be the easiest. We understand that you may be feeling uncomfortable, agitated and overheated. Your body is working overtime to cool down and the 100-degree dry heat doesn’t help. Because of these factors, it is important that pregnant... Read More
July 12, 2018

Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital opens new outpatient clinic on South Coors

ALBUQUERQUE – Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital has opened its newest outpatient clinic at 4250 Coors Blvd. SW, Unit C. The 1,665-square-foot clinic in Albuquerque’s South Valley will offer services such as pain management, concussion treatment, fall prevention, foot and ankle... Read More
July 2, 2018

Choosing a Maternal Care Provider

  It’s decision time! Once the exciting news of your pregnancy sets in, it's time to consider who you want to help care for you and your baby throughout your pregnancy journey. Every woman deserves a safe and satisfying birth experience and taking time early in your pregnancy to... Read More