by William E. Gist, M.D. | Nov 2, 2015 | Erlanger News, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Stay Well, Women's Health
Seeing a doctor early and often is one of the best ways to help ensure a healthy pregnancy. In fact, women who get prenatal care have healthier babies and are less likely to deliver prematurely or have other serious pregnancy problems than those who don’t. So,...
by erlangerhealth | Oct 8, 2015 | Pregnancy & Childbirth, Stay Well, Women's Health
If you’re planning to start a family, you can help your chances of having a healthy baby by planning ahead and making the right choices about the medications you take. To make sure you’re getting enough of the important nutrients you need, including protein, iron,...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 17, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Erlanger News, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Stay Well
Chattanooga, Tenn. – As outside temperatures begin to fall and families bring out the blankets to stay warm at night, medical specialists and educational coordinators at Erlanger would like to take a moment to remind parents about the importance of safe sleep for...
by Jeannie Dassow, M.D. | Sep 8, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Stay Well, Women's Health
The first few months of motherhood often seem overwhelming, especially for first-time moms. The wonderful journey of parenthood can begin with a powerful changing tide of hormones — a period of feeling blue — after the baby is born. About 70 to 80 percent of new...
by By Garrett K. Lam, MD | Jun 22, 2015 | Pregnancy & Childbirth, Stay Well, Women's Health
Gestational diabetes is a temporary form of diabetes that develops in some women during pregnancy (gestation). Like other forms of diabetes, gestational diabetes affects how cells absorb sugar, causing your blood sugar to increase — putting you and your baby’s health...
by erlangerhealth | Mar 26, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Erlanger News, Pregnancy & Childbirth
When it comes to delivering babies, the greater Chattanooga region expects leadership from the Erlanger Health System. After all, more than 80% of the region’s babies are born at an Erlanger hospital each year. But now, thanks to an elite new designation, Erlanger...
